Stalking: Know it. Name it. Stop it.

"Stalking affects millions of women and men in the United States.

Stalking occurs when someone repeatedly harasses or threatens someone else, causing fear or safety concerns. Most often, stalking occurs by someone the victim knows or with whom they had an intimate relationship.

Help prevent stalking by knowing the warning signs and how to get help.

Facts about Stalking

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS):

• Stalking is common. About 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men have experienced stalking in their lifetimes.
• Stalking starts early. Nearly 54% of female victims and 41% of male victims experienced stalking before the age of 25.
• Stalking impacts the physical and mental health of victims. Research shows stalking can lead to depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. About 68% of female and 70% of male victims experienced threats of physical harm during their lifetime.

Common Stalking Tactics

Stalking tactics can include:

• Unwanted phone calls
• Unwanted emails, instant messages, text messages, voice messages, or social media messages
• Approaching a victim or showing up unwanted, such as at the victim’s home, workplace, or school
• Leaving strange or potentially threatening items for the victim to find
• Watching, following, or tracking a victim
• Sneaking into the victim’s home or car and doing things to scare the victim or let them know the perpetrator had been there.."
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