Rhode Island General Laws Title 12. Criminal Procedure § 12-28-10. Victims of domestic abuse--Employment discrimination

(1) Award to a prevailing applicant or employee actual damages, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, and, where the challenged conduct is shown to be motivated by malice or ill will, punitive damages; provided, punitive damages shall not be available against the state or its political subdivisions; and

(2) Afford injunctive relief against any employer, employment agency or licensing agency who commits or proposes to commit a violation of this chapter.