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Overview of AvailableRedress MechanismsRedress is an act or process meant to correct a situation involvingthe violation of a right. It could be to address a past injury or violation,or to prevent future harm. Redress is usually obtained through thecourts, although there are some out-of-court mechanisms that could alsoresult in redress.Various options are available in the Philippines for anyone who is a victimof human rights violations 8 , namely:■■■■■Mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolutionCriminal suitsCivil suitsMechanisms to address violations in the workplaceAdministrative proceedingsA. FACTORS FOR CHOOSING WHICH MECHANISM TO USEThe choice of which action(s) to take would depend on various factors,namely:1. Type of offenseThere are offenses, such as rape or serious physical injuries, whichare appropriate for criminal prosecution, as the perpetrators need tobe punished such as by imprisonment. On the other hand, certaintypes of disputes, such as asking for legal separation or child support,are more appropriate for civil proceedings.If the offense is labor-related, the case is not to be filed before normalcourts but rather before a special court, in particular, the National LaborRelations Court (NLRC).8The use of the term victim, consonant with standard human rights terminology, is not inreference to PLHIV’s status but in relation to violations, i.e., victims of violations.