A Victim?s Guide to Restraining Orders in the U. S. Virgin Islands
Steps to obtaining a restraining order
By: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Council
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Battered Women's Action Plan
(Separate Website)
Make a plan for what you will do the next time he assaults you
By: Women's Coalition of St. Croix
Child Sexual Abuse
What is child abuse? Who sexually abuses children? Why do abusers do this? What are the effects of sexual abuse? What can anyone do?
By: Kidscope, Inc.
Cyberstalking: Dangers on the Information Superhighway
(Separate Website)
Although there is no universally accepted definition of cyberstalking, the term is generally used to refer to the use of the Internet, e-mail, or other telecommunication technologies to harass or stalk another person.
By: National Center for Victims of Crime
Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Find answers to questions about domestic violence
By: Women's Coalition of St. Croix
Domestic Violence: Safety Plan Guidelines
(Separate Website)
These safety suggestions have been compiled from safety plans distributed by state domestic violence coalitions from around the country. Following these suggestions is not a guarantee of safety, but could help to improve your safety situation.
By: National Center for Victims of Crime
Glossary of Family Law Terms
(Separate Website)
Here you can find definitions of legal terms that are used in family law cases. You can also find links to court forms needed for family law cases.
By: Family Law Self-Help Center
How to Enforce Protection Orders When You Move To Another State
(Separate Website)
Do you have a protective order? Are you thinking of moving to another state? This document contains information to help you use the full faith and credit law for enforcement of your protective order by other states.
By: Violence Against Women Office and Minnesota Center Against Violence & Abuse
Immigrant Women and Abuse
(Separate Website)
If you are an immigrant to the United States, and you are a victim of domestic violence or rape, here are some suggestions we hope will help you.
By: Women's Justice Center
Information for Immigrants
(Separate Website)
This page includes general information, legal information, and links to other online resources for noncitizen women dealing with domestic violence.
By: Women's Law Initiative
Information Guide for Victims of Domestic Violence in the Virgin Islands Reviews the major provisions of the Virgin Islands Domestic Violence laws and explains the options that the criminal and civil justice systems have made available to battered women in order for them to protect themselves and their families.
By: Women's Coalition of St. Croix
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Spanish / Espaņol
Know Your Rights: Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
This brochure explains what help is available to victims of domestic violence.
By: American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
Read this in:
Spanish / Espaņol
More Information on Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
This page includes general information on domestic violence.
By: Women's Law Initiative
Questions to Ask Before You Hire An Attorney for a Domestic Violence or Family Law matter
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers about hiring an attorney, fees and costs associated with taking legal action, and more.
By: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Same Sex Domestic Violence No one has the right to batter and no one deserves to be battered.
By: Virgin Islands Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
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