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U.S. Virgin Islands – The 2nd Annual Mothers Matter Empowerment Event was held on Saturday at the UVI 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center, bringing together 60 incredible mothers to celebrate their strength, resilience, and dedication. Hosted by the Access and Visitation Program (AVP) of the V.I. Department of Justice (DOJ) Paternity and Child Support Division (PCSD), this empowering event united a coalition of five partner agencies to offer a day full of inspiration, support, and recognition.

U.S. Virgin Islands – V.I. Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announced today that the Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ), through the St. Thomas/ St. John DOJ Criminal Division, has partnered with Emory University under the Special Assistance Funding (SAFE) Program grant to establish a network of trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This initiative will enable nurses to conduct forensic medical exams in sexual assault cases and support the development of a coordinated community Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).

U.S. Virgin Islands – V.I. Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announced that Honorable Judge Douglas Brady of the Virgin Islands Superior Court sentenced 32-year-old Sayif Brooks to eight years active incarceration for Negligent Homicide by Motor Vehicle on May 14, 2025.