Source: http://www.ricadv.org/en/resources/other-resources/62-domestic-violence-laws
Timestamp: 2013-12-11 11:27:06
Document Index: 247002531

Matched Legal Cases: ['§11', '§11', '§27', '§12', '§28', '§28', '§17', '§15', '§40']

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Stalking (§11-59-1 and 2) and Cyberstalking (§11-52-4.2) These are the statutes that defined stalking and cyberstalking as crimes. Unfair discrimination against Subjects of Abuse Act (§27-60) This act made it illegal for insurance companies to discriminate against victims of domestic violence.
Employment Protections (§12-28-10 and §28-44-17.1) These statutes made it illegal for a victim of domestic violence to be terminated due to the violence and also provide continued benefits for victims if they leave due to safety reasons.
Workplace Violence Protection (§28-52) This act allows an employer to file a restraining order for the place of business to protect that employer or an employee from a particular individual who has threatened or stalked the employer/employee.
Address Confidentiality Acts (§17-28, §15-22-5, and §40-5.1-46) These acts protect the addresses of domestic violence victims in voting, child support and FIP records.	24 hour Helpline1-800-494-8100