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Workplace Protections

What is considered to be “domestic violence” under the law?

Domestic violence against a victim means an attempt, threat, or actually committing:

  1. assault;
  2. battery;
  3. burglary;
  4. kidnapping;
  5. unlawful sexual contact;
  6. rape;
  7. forcible or unlawful entry;
  8. coercion;
  9. destruction of property;
  10. harassment;
  11. threats;
  12. false imprisonment;
  13. stalking; or
  14. violation of a restraining order.1

“Victim” includes any person who has been subjected to domestic violence by a:

  • spouse;
  • former spouse;
  • parent;
  • child;
  • any other person related by blood or marriage;
  • present or former household member;
  • person with whom the victim has a child in common; or
  • person who is, or has been, in a sexual or otherwise intimate relationship with the victim.2

1 16 V.I.C. § 91(b)
2 16 V.I.C. § 91(c)