
Stalking - Wikipedia
Stalking is unwanted and/or repeated surveillance or contact by an individual or group toward another person. [1] Stalking behaviors are interrelated to harassment and intimidation and may include …
Stalking - Office for Victims of Crime
Stalking is a crime of power and control. It is a course of action directed at an individual that causes the victim to fear for their safety, and generally involves repeated visual or physical proximity, …
Stalking | Intimate Partner Violence Prevention | CDC
Sep 4, 2025 · Stalking involves a perpetrator's use of a pattern of harassing or threatening tactics. These tactics are unwanted and cause fear or safety concerns in a victim. Stalking tactics can …
Stalking - Psychology Today
Stalking is a pattern of unwanted contact or behavior that leads someone to feel upset, anxious, or scared for his or her safety.
What Is Stalking? - Verywell Mind
Jan 22, 2026 · Stalking involves unwanted behaviors that make a person feel unsafe, such as repeated calls or following someone. Stalking is a dangerous crime that can cause fear, trauma, and lower the …
Signs of stalking behavior and what to do about it - Medical News Today
Aug 18, 2023 · Read on to learn more about the types of stalking, signs of stalking, and what to do if a person is experiencing stalking.
Identifying Stalking Behaviors - Stalking Awareness & Prevention
The resources below can help responders screen for stalking to determine if stalking victimization and/or fear is present in order to effectively assess risk, consider legal options, and/or safety plan.
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) | Stalking
Nov 7, 2023 · What Is Stalking? The term “stalking” means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of …
Article 120 | NY Penal Law | Assault Menacing Stalking | Law
Stalking in the fourth degree is a class B misdemeanor. S 120.50 Stalking in the third degree. A person is guilty of stalking in the third degree when he or she: 1. Commits the crime of stalking in the fourth …
Stalking Safety Planning - The National Domestic Violence Hotline
One of the most difficult abuse tactics to plan around is stalking. Especially if police involvement and protective orders are not possible or helpful in stopping abuse. As a result of stalking, the victim is …