Stalking
Stalking
Stalking occurs when an individual follows a pattern of behavior that leaves someone else feeling afraid, nervous, harassed, or in danger. Such behavior can include:
- Repeated undesired contact (phone calls, emails, letters, showing up unexpectedly, etc.)
- Following
- Making threats to the individual or her or his family
- Or any other behavior used to contact, harass, track, or threaten the individual
Impact: The impact of stalking can be profound and world-altering. Individuals who are stalked often change many of their behavior patterns and have strong emotional responses to the stalking. Some responses to stalking include:
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Depression
- Nervousness
- Isolation
Cyber-stalking: threatening behaviors and unwanted advances directed from one individual to another over the Internet and other online and computer communications.
Learn more about Cyberstalking HERE
Cyberstalking can take forms such as:
- Threatening/obscene email
- Live chat harassment or flaming (online verbal abuse)
- Tracing victim's computer and internet activity
- Can include off-line stalking/harassment
Effects: Similar to those experienced with stalking.
