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Stalking is defined as a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. According to the Stalking Resource Center, 7.5 million people are stalked in the United States each year. Stalking takes many forms, such as: physically following their victims; using phones, the U.S. Postal Service, couriers, and even florists to track their victims; bombarding their victims with instant messages; photographing victims with hidden cameras; installing surveillance software on a victim’s computers; and/or using global positioning systems (GPS) to track victims in their cars.
Though all genders can be victims of stalking, young women between the ages of 18 and 24 are the most likely to experience it. Stalking most often occurs in an intimate or former intimate relationship, so most survivors know their stalker. 61% of female victims and 44% of male victims are stalked by current or former intimate partners.
Ultimately, the goals of stalking are to track or control the survivor, to isolate the survivor from supportive friends and family, and/or to damage the survivor’s credibility or work-life.
If you are wondering whether your situation is stalking, consider the following questions.
If you answered “yes” to even one of these questions and you want to talk to an advocate,
call CARDV at 541-754-0110. All calls are confidential and will not be shared with anyone.
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