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   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
  
   
   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.
  
   
   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.
  
   
   Domestic Violence (Separate Website)
Find answers to questions about domestic violence
By: Women's Coalition of St. Croix
  
   
   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
  
   
   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 Guide for Victims of Domestic Violence in the Virgin Islands This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
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

    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
   Protecting Our Children: Child Sexual Abuse (Separate Website)
Facts About Child Sexual Abuse
By: Women's Coalition of St. Croix
  
   
 
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