Safety for Stalking Victims

Stalking is a serious crime that disproportionately affects and endangers women. The National Institute of Justice says one in every 12 women and one in every 20 men will be stalked in their lifetimes.Some stalkers make phone calls, send messages, or deliver "gifts." Some follow their victims home, vandalize property, make threats, or kill pets. Some stalkers even attempt rape, kidnapping, or murder. And some succeed. Being the target of an obsessed person is a frightening experience. But it isn''t necessary to live in fear. Learning how to live safely is the key.Topics include: Who stalks, who is stalked, and why Evaluating the seriousness of the situation Replacing terror with sensible precautionsRestraining ordersgood or bad? Disappearingwhy, when and how Protecting your children Self-defensewhat works, what doesntSafety on a budget Maintaining your privacy Strategies that don''t work Helpful web sites and organizationsUsing scenarios based on