2019 US Virgin Islands Code
Title 17 - Education
Chapter 42B - Bullying Prevention, Gang Resistance Education and Training
§ 782. Definitions
- As used in this chapter:
(a) “Board” means the Virgin Islands Board of Education;
(b) “Bullying prevention” includes but is not limited to instruction in the prevention and strategies for student-centered problem solving all of the following:
(1) Intimidation;
(2) Student victimization;
(3) Sexual harassment;
(4) Sexual violence;
(5) Sexual, discrimination due to sexual orientation; and
(6) Harassment.
(c) “Gang resistance education and training” means instruction in, without limitation, each of the following subject matters when accompanied by a stated objective of reducing gang activity and educating children in grades K through 12 about the consequences of gang involvement:
(1) Conflict resolution;
(2) Cultural sensitivity;
(3) Personal goal setting; and
(4) Resisting peer pressure.
