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Stalking is a legal term for repeated harassment or other forms of invasion of a person's privacy in a manner that causes fear to its target. Statutes vary between jurisdiction but may include such acts as:
- repeated following;
- unwanted contact (by letter or other means of communication);
- observing a person's actions closely for an extended period of time; or
- contacting family members, friends, or associates of a target inappropriately;
Motives
Many stalking cases come out of previous relationships, and are conducted by people who are otherwise considered "normal". A sizable minority of stalking cases, typically the more severe and lengthy ones, are sometimes done out of a pathological obsession or derangement. Stalking is often a form of psychological abuse.
Stalking may involve the intent to acquire private information or objects. Common victims of stalking include:
- ex-husbands/wives
- ex-boyfriends/girlfriends (somebody stalking an ex-lover whom they want back, or even a present lover of an ex-lover, or other cases of unrequited love)
- people in highly visible or social professions, such as teachers, counsellors, doctors and celebrities (a fan stalking a celebrity, or public figure)
- prominent dissidents, political or otherwise
- whistleblowers, activists, revenge for hire
@pyromancer3d what are you up to now? Besides stalking me ofcourse. Lol
LilyGotham (Lily Gotham) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:35:22 -0000
@pyromancer3d what are you up to now? Besides stalking me ofcourse. Lol
.......that should read stalking!
thetorridon (thetorridon) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:34:41 -0000
.......that should read stalking!
Intense day, two creepy men stalking me! Aunt sick and meeting w old boss from recording studio!
bubblewrappe (Charity Redding) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:31:41 -0000
Intense day, two creepy men stalking me! Aunt sick and meeting w old boss from recording studio!
@markhughes3000 mine is on the way. Buying my victim's gift tomorrow. Stalking hasn't turned up many ideas⦠Perhaps 10 titanium sporks? ;D
veruus (Ben Preston) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:31:04 -0000
@markhughes3000 mine is on the way. Buying my victim's gift tomorrow. Stalking hasn't turned up many ideas… Perhaps 10 titanium sporks? ;D
RT @kidkonnect: #ShoutOut 2 d ppl stalking their significant others on Fb,dont bring dat madness 2 twitter*we can always block them:-)*
honeymixx (Oyindamola Olaniyan) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:30:52 -0000
RT @kidkonnect: #ShoutOut 2 d ppl stalking their significant others on Fb,dont bring dat madness 2 twitter*we can always block them:-)*
@AlyssaMcdermott imassuming your home. And strawberry shortcake is still stalking to me
paigerrzzzz (Paige Ryan) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:30:11 -0000
@AlyssaMcdermott imassuming your home. And strawberry shortcake is still stalking to me
Advice and Links on Stalking - Sources of information on stalking.
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Antistalking Resource - Information about stalking, including types of stalkers, and resources for managing this behavior.
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Stalking Behaviors - Offers links to other stalking sites and a list of books and journal references.
Stalking Solutions - Consulting service, for stalking and harassment victims, to end unwanted pursuit.
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Stalking the Stars - A history of celebrity stalking in Hollywood.
Stalking Victims' Sanctuary - Provides support and information for those victims of stalking crimes. Includes resource lists and a support chat room.
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information for those victims of stalking crimes. If you need somewhere to turn, start here and begin regaining control of your life. Excellent resource lists, support chat room, and more. ]
The Antistalking Web Site - Describes types of stalkers,and what to do if one becomes a victim. Provides a list of research studies, and links to related resources.
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