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Even if you do not qualify for a restraining order, the abuser may have committed a crime. If you call the police, they may arrest him/her for a crime and you may get a restraining order through the criminal court. Remember that even if you do have a restraining order, you can still report him/her to the police if you believe s/he committed a crime against you.
In our Abuse Using Technology section, you can learn the types of behaviors that are considered a misuse of technology. Some of these behaviors might be recognized as a crime depending on the specific laws of your state.
What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in the Virgin Islands?
If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help in the Virgin Islands?
What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in the Virgin Islands?
Here is a list of some possible crimes in the Virgin Islands that the abuser may have committed. You can click on the links to read the legal definition of each crime on our State Statutes page:
| Statute | Crime (click here to sort the list alphabetically by crime names) |
|---|---|
| 295 | Assault in the first degree |
| 296 | Assault in the second degree |
| 297 | Assault in the third degree |
| 461 | Access to computer for fraudulent purposes |
| 462 | Intentional access, alteration, damage or destruction |
| 464 | Computer trespass |
| 465 | Cyber-stalking/cyber-harassmen |
| 466 | Violation of restraining order |
| 504 | Child neglect |
| 505 | Child abuse |
| 506 | Aggravated child abuse and neglect |
| 705 | Threatening letters |
| 706 | Harassment by telephone, telegraph, or written communication |
| 707 | Intimidation |
| 1700 | Aggravated rape in the first degree |
| 1700a | Aggravated rape in the second degree |
| 1701 | Rape in the first degree |
| 1702 | Rape in the second degree |
| 1703 | Rape in the third degree |
| 1708 | Unlawful sexual contact in the first degree |
| 1709 | Unlawful sexual contact in the second degree |
| 2701 | Stalking |
| 2202 | Identity theft |
| 2203 | Aggravated identity theft |
If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help in the Virgin Islands?
For information on victims’ compensation in the Virgin Islands, visit the Department of Human Services website. For information on other victim services, you can go to the Victim Services Unit website.
If you are a victim of domestic violence and have been charged with a crime, you can go to our Abuse Victims Charged with Crimes page.
Other organizations for victims of crime are listed on our National Organizations - Crime Victims page.
