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Stalking is a term commonly used to refer to unwanted and obsessive attention by an individual or group to another person. Stalking behaviors are related to harassment and intimidation and may include following the victim in person and/or monitoring them.
Types of Stalkers
i. Love Obsession: This type of stalker develops a fixation on another person with whom they have no personal relationship. The target may be a casual acquaintance or even a complete stranger. Stalkers who fall in love with a student in their class or a professor fall into this category. These stalkers seem to want to live out a fantasy with their victims. Erotomania: This type of stalker holds a delusional belief (a paranoid disorder) that they are being loved by their target, even if it is not expressed. The target is often a wellknown person, such as a student-leader or acclaimed athlete Simple Obsession: This type of stalker has some previous or current personal or romantic relationship with the victim. These include all intimate partner cases, as well as intimate and casual dating relationships, co-workers, and casual friends. Rejection often triggers this type of stalking. Stalkers turn to threats and violence as a means of reestablishing control of the victim.
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B. Effects on physical health i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. Fatigue from difficulty sleeping, being constantly on guard, symptoms of depression Effects of chronic stress including headaches, hypertension Gastrointestinal problems due to stress Fluctuations in weight due to not eating or comfort eating Development or exacerbation of pre-existing conditions e.g. asthma, gastric ulcers and psoriasis. Dizziness Shortness of breath Impact on health of increased use of alcohol, cigarettes or drugs Sexual dysfunction Physical injury due to not concentrating or being under the influence of substances Heart palpitations and sweating
C. Effects on work and school i. ii. iii. iv. v. Deteriorating school/work performance Increased sick leave Leaving job or being sacked Changing career Dropping out of school poorer education and career opportunities
D. Effects on social life i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Insecurity and inability to trust others are impacting on current and future relationships and friendships. Problems with physical and emotional intimacy. Avoidance of usual activities e.g., going to the gym, going out. Isolation through trying to protect others, feeling misunderstood or psychological symptoms. Others withdrawing from the victim because they dont believe the victim, they are unable to cope with the victims mental state or as a direct consequence of third-party victimization. Victim moving to a new area, changing their phone number, name or even their appearance.
E. Effects on finances i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Loss of wages due to sick leave, leaving job or changing career. Costs incurred through legal fees. Expense of increasing home and personal security. Cost involved in repairing property damage. Cost involved in breaking leases on rented properties. Expense of relocation.
A case study
Canadian woman charged with stalking Alec Baldwin April 10, 2012 NEW YORK: A Canadian woman was charged on Monday with stalking actor Alec Baldwin after appearing outside his New York City apartment over the weekend following a series of emails and messages that in some cases referred to the bachelor as her husband. Genevieve Sabourin, 40, of Montreal was charged with five misdemeanor offenses including aggravated harassment and stalking, and she was released on her own recognizance. New York City criminal court Judge Richard Weinberg also ordered Sabourin to stay away from Baldwin, and have no contact whatsoever, direct or indirect, with the 30 Rock actor. The charges and Sabourins arrest on Sunday stem from a series of text messages and e-mails she sent Baldwin since the two met for dinner in Fall 2010, according to the criminal complaint filed in the case. In court, Baldwins attorney said the actor, who just last week announced his engagement to girlfriend Hilaria Thomas, had agreed to meet with Sabourin as a favor to a friend. Initially, the e-mails and texts following that meeting were simply annoying to Baldwin, and he asked Sabourin to stop, according to a criminal complaint filed in the case. Last week, the volume and intensity of the e-mails increased and included one that said, in part, I NEED TO START MY NEW LIFE, WITH MY NEW NAME, WITH MY NEW CARRIER IN MY NEW COUNTRY HELP MY NEWLY HUSBAND, YOU!, according to the complaint. It said the e-mails caused Baldwin anxiety, annoyance and fear for his safety and business. A court-appointed attorney for Sabourin, a petite woman who appeared in court wearing all black, told Judge Weinberg she and Baldwin had a mutual relationship with texts, emails going in both directions and added there is not a single threat here. A new court date was set for May 14. - Reuters