Stalking is a very dangerous form of violence and is more common than people think. As a society we have many different ideas of what the definition of stalking is. There are many different forms of stalking, sure some of them may seem harmless but it is difficult to differentiate harmful situations and acts from harmless situations and acts. The main thing that makes it stalking is it is a form of abuse is that it is unwanted by the victim. Before the paper starts it is going to define stalking, a little history, and some of its forms.
Stalking has been a label for a long-term pattern of persistent pursuit and intrusive behavior directed by one person toward another (Logan & Cole, 2007). It is a term that has been around since the late 1980’s coming about to describe the persistent pursuit of celebrities and today is used to describe all manner of unwanted following, approaching, and harassing behaviors directed toward any individual (Logan & Cole, 2007). Some of the most common forms of stalking are repeated phone calls, visiting home or the work place, sending unwanted gifts, emails, letters, or following the victim.
It has been proven that around 80 percent of victims of stalking know their stalkers personally. The largest targeted population of stalking is female, most often their stalker is either a past or a present intimate partner. Stalking by intimate partners has been proven to be more violent than stalking by non-intimate partners, because they have already had that close intimate connection with them. They feel like they were wrong for breaking the ties between them and they would like to have that connection with them again, so they are trying their hardest to be accepted by the past or present ...
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They believe that the survivor is also in love with them. The stalker sees the survivor as their most ideal partner and even any negative feedback or unwilling behavior seems like love from the survivor. The stalker sees his/her stalking time as an investment time of love for the survivor. The personality characteristics associated with this stalker type are shy and usually have no intimate relationships. The survivor maybe someone they know or just ant stranger. The stalking behaviors are loving and shows a lot of attention. Their behavior may turn violent if they keep being rejected. This stalker will get jealous if the survivor is in a relationship. Its very hard to stop this stalker type from stalking. They view all legal notices as challenges and obstacles that they need to cross and get to their love the
“Stalking is a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear” (DOJ, 2016). One in every sixteen women experience being stalked at one point in their lives, which is equivalent to 16.2% of women in the nation (NIJ, 2012). Many of the women being stalked are usually stalked by an ex-partner of some sort, me get stocked also but not nearly as much as women. Stalking is usually accompanied by sexual violence or domestic violence due to the emotions involved with the perpetrator.
54% of women victims of serious sexual assault were assaulted by their partner or ex-partner (Stern 2010). 19% of women have experienced stalking since the age of 16 (Smith (Ed.), Coleman, Eder and Hall January 2011). These statistics help give a picture of the problem but do little to shed light on the solution. There are many programs and shelters offered to victims of domestic violence, Hill Country Cares is one of them. Hill Country Cares is a government funded women’s shelter better known s HCC. This is a place where victims of domestic violence are referred to from many sources. (i.e. local authorities after reporting a domestic violence incident). HCC is a safe place where victims receive many different types of assistance while their situation, as well as the painfully intimate details of their abuse, are kept entirely confidential.
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It is estimated that nearly 8.7 million women worldwide are abused by a former or current intimate partner every year (Day, Chung, O’Leary, & Carson, 2009). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as psychological, sexual, or physical harm from a current or former spouse or partner; this can include threats, coercion, and stalking (Black et al., 2011). It is estimated that 39 million women, about 1 in every 4, in the United States has been severely physically harmed by an intimate partner (Black et al., 2011).
“Stalking” is a term used to describe harassment or contact that is unwanted and repeated. 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have been stalked in their lives (stalking statistics, 2014). This is a very serious crime that is often overlooked due to embarrassment or underestimating the severity of it. However, stalking can become violent very quickly. Some only threaten their victims and never go any further (stalking,2014), but other cases can become quite severe. Stalkers are usually socially awkward, immature, and jealous (stalking,2014). The three types of stalking are simple obsessional, cyberstalking, and false victimization syndrome.
According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey administered by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking are widespread in the United States (NISVS, 2015). According to the study, “Sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence are public health problems known to have a negative impact on millions of persons in the United States each year, not only by way of immediate harm but also through negative long-term health impacts (NISVS, 2015) Another key finding of this survey was that women are disproportionately impacted and that they experience “high rates of severe IPV (intimate partner violence),
Many people are uneducated when it comes to domestic violence, sexual violence, and teen dating violence. “Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence” (Domestic Violence: Statistics & Facts). The statistics of domestic violence are alarming. “1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime”
When watching Forming Healthy Relationships, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Bystander Intervention you realize that real people have been victims of these crimes. You think you only her about these crimes on TV series. These crimes are a real problem in society and they can lead to other problems. Some people in the world do not take rejection lightly, this may lead to stalking. Stalking can come in many different forms. Stalkers come in many different forms as well. The person that you least expect can be stalking you. You have to learn that you cannot trust everyone. I think of stalking like identity theft once they have one little piece of information, they can make your life very uncomfortable. Bystander Intervention is a real problem as
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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is historically referred to as domestic violence. It describes a pattern of coercive and assaultive behavior that may include psychological abuse, progressive isolation, sexual assault, physical injury, stalking, intimidation, deprivation, and reproductive coercion among partners (The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF), 1999). IPV leads to lifelong consequences such as lasting physical impairment, emotional trauma, chronic health problems, and even death. It is an issue effecting individuals in every community, regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, nationality or educational background. Eighty-five percent of domestic violence victims are women (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2003). More than one in three women in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2012). Thirty to sixty percent of perpetrators tend to also abuse children in the household (Edelson, 1999). Witnessing violence between parents or caretakers is considered the strongest risk factor of transmitting violent behavior from one generation to the next (Break the Cycle, 2006).
Most of the statistics come from research done in Australia which presents the facts that women are far more likely to be stalked at a higher rate than men and they are far more likely to be paranoid of being stalked. Stalking by an intimate partner has a higher risk for leading to more serious types of violence. This violence is not limited to only abuse, assault, and but includes severe means including homicide. Too often these crimes are not taken seriously and stalking in as a general matter is rarely taken seriously. This is due to most ideas of stalking are incorrectly
An important aspect to recognize about abusive relationships is that it may not be one isolated event, but instead a repetitive pattern (Finley, 2013). The assaults are repeated events between the same perpetrator and same victim (Finley, 2013). The assault between the victim and perpetrator can be seen as five different types including sexual, physical, emotional, psychological and economic. In order to continue with the abusive pattern, the perpetrator may isolate the victim. This is done by having the perpetrator continuously tell the victim that he/she loves him/her and sharing they always want to be with them (Finley, 2013). This gives the victim the thought that they don’t need anyone else. The intent of isolating the victim is to control her activity with the support system that cares for them whom may notice the after effects of the abuse (Finley, 2013). With constant harassment, the victim may eventually realize it is best to cut off from family and friends
Sexual violence occurs when one forces or compels a person to engage in a sexual act or experiences sexual contact against his or her will. Psychological violence is also commonly called emotional abuse and refers to behaviors of intimidation, control, or coercion resulting in emotional trauma. Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention, harassment, and contact. Although, there is no specific way to identify abuse or domestic violence before the abuse starts. Here are some common red flags to be aware and on alert of in a relationship: extreme jealousy or possessiveness, the need for control, rigid stereotypical views on gender roles, isolation from friends and family, economic control, extreme insecurity regarding the self or the relationship, and constantly checking up on or questioning the other’s
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