10 Things You Need to Know About Stalking 
1. Stalking is a crime 
2. Stalking happens to many people 
3. Stalking can be very dangerous 
4. Stalking is harmful and intrusive 
5. Stalking can happen to anyone-not just celbrities 
6. Stalking can occur during, after, or in the absence of a relationship. 
7. Technology can be used to stalk 
8. An effective response to stalking includes the entire community 
9. You can make a difference 
10. Help is available!

Technological stalking includes 
-Computers 
-Email 
-Social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and many others. 
-Cell phones 
-Text messages 
-GPS 
-Beware of family plans where your abuser can track you

Statistics

-3.4 million people over the age of 18 are stalked each year in the United States. 
-3 in 4 stalking victims are stalked by someone they know. 
-30% of stalking victims are stalked by a current or former intimate partner. 
-10% of stalking victims are stalked by a stranger. 
-Persons aged 18-24 years experience the highest rate of stalking.
-11% of stalking victims have been stalked for 5 years or more. 
-46% of stalking victims experience at least one unwanted contact per week. 
-1 in 4 victims report being stalked through the use of some form of technology (such as e-mail or instant messaging). 
-10% of victims report being monitored with global positioning systems (GPS), and 8% report being monitored through video or digital cameras, or listening devices.
 [Katrina Baum et al., (2009). "Stalking Victimization in the United States," (Washington, DC:BJS, 2009).]

Some things stalkers do

-Follow you and show up wherever you are. 
-Send unwanted gifts, letters, cards, or e-mails.
 -Damage your home, car, or other property. 
-Monitor your phone calls or computer use.
-Use technology, like hidden cameras or global positioning systems (GPS), to track where you go.
-Drive by or hang out at your home, school, or work. 
-Threaten to hurt you, your family, friends, or pets. -Find out about you by using public records or online search services, hiring investigators, going through your garbage, or contacting friends, family, neighbors, or co-workers. 
-Posting information or spreading rumors about you on the Internet, in a public place, or by word of mouth. 
-Other actions that control, track, or frighten you. 
Please remember that stalking is not your fault and you are NOT to blame for a stalkers behavior!

Resources

CCWRC Crisis Line 503-397-6161 

Stalking Resource Center 


Local Law Enforcement
 503-397-1521 or call 911 immediately if you are experiencing an emergency

Oregon Stalking Law 


Legal Aid Services
Columbia County Legal Aid 503-397-1628

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