Key Components

What term is used in the U.S. Virgin Islands anti-bullying laws and regulations?

Bullying.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

No.

What groups are listed under U.S. Virgin Islands anti-bullying laws and regulations?

There are no specific groups listed under the U.S. Virgin Islands anti-bullying laws or regulations.

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Is there a state model policy I can use to create anti-bullying policies at my school or district?

The Virgin Islands Board of Education policy analyzed for this profile is no longer available online.

Which of the key components can be found in Virgin Islands anti-bullying laws, regulations, and model policies?

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in Virgin Islands Laws and Regulations	Present in Virgin Islands Model Policy
Purpose	YES	YES
Scope	NO	YES
Prohibited Behavior	NO	YES
Enumerated Groups	NO	NO

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Virgin Islands Laws and Regulations	Present in Virgin Islands Model Policy
District Policy	YES	YES
District Policy Review	YES	YES

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Virgin Islands Laws and Regulations	Present in Virgin Islands Model Policy
Definitions	NO	YES
Reporting	NO	YES
Investigations	NO	YES
Written Records	NO	YES
Consequences	NO	YES
Mental Health	NO	YES

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Virgin Islands Laws and Regulations	Present in Virgin Islands Model Policy
Communications	YES	YES
Training/Prevention	YES	YES
Transparency/Monitoring	NO	YES
Legal Remedies	NO	NO

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What are the U.S. Virgin Islands laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• Virgin Islands Code 17 VIC §780. Purpose 
• Virgin Islands Code 17 VIC §781. Legislative findings; Intent 
• Virgin Islands Code 17 VIC §782. Definitions 
• Virgin Islands Code 17 VIC §783. Implementation 
• Virgin Islands Code 17 VIC §784. Effective date 

For More Information

Visit the Virgin Islands Department of Education’s “Bully Prevention”  webpage.

The key component framework used in the analysis of state laws is based on the review of legislation presented in the “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).

 

Content last updated on June 20, 2017