The Appeal Of Stalking

In 21st Century Society, "Stalking" connotes a myriad of imagery and numerous definitions. Ask any female adult and she has either directly been a "victim" of "stalking," or she has a friend who has been a victim. Stalkers are no longer simply the lurkers in the shadows from the "Stalking" films of the 20th Century. Stalkers come in all shapes and sizes and socio-economic backgrounds. In addition to preying on their victims, stalkers can be apprehended for "following" in other ways including e-mail communication, texting, and even inappropriate posts on Facebook. In The Appeal of Stalking, Billy Freeman is accused of stalking his exwife, Diane Downer, after Downer attempts to take custody of their six year-old grandson, Trystan. Trystan's mother, Faith Freeman, enters a "family-friendly" alcohol rehab facility, but with the help of Trystan's illegal alien father, Erasmo, Downer seizes Trystan and places him into the first grade, rather than kindergarten where he was destined to be placed under his mother's care. Downer's animosity toward her daughter stems from an earlier incident when Faith was stalked by her mother's dream man: television star, Matthew Fox. Stan Talbott recently retired from his job as a Portland, Oregon-based financial advisor to embark on his full-time writing career. Talbott, a passionate advocate for the Constitution, First Amendment, and Freedom of Expression, is currently working, triathlon training, researching, and composing his next stories in his Central Oregon homeland.

In 21st Century Society, "Stalking" connotes a myriad of imagery and numerous definitions. Ask any female adult and she has either directly been a "victim" of "stalking," or she has a friend who has been a victim. Stalkers are no longer simply the lurkers in the shadows from the "Stalking" films of the 20th Century. Stalkers come in all shapes and sizes and socio-economic backgrounds. In addition to preying on their victims, stalkers can be apprehended for "following" in other ways including e-mail communication, texting, and even inappropriate posts on Facebook. In The Appeal of Stalking, Billy Freeman is accused of stalking his exwife, Diane Downer, after Downer attempts to take custody of their six year-old grandson, Trystan. Trystan's mother, Faith Freeman, enters a "family-friendly" alcohol rehab facility, but with the help of Trystan's illegal alien father, Erasmo, Downer seizes Trystan and places him into the first grade, rather than kindergarten where he was destined to be placed under his mother's care. Downer's animosity toward her daughter stems from an earlier incident when Faith was stalked by her mother's dream man: television star, Matthew Fox.

This book explores the nature and impact of stalking and criminal justice system responses to this type of abuse based on the experiences and lived realities of victims. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 26 self-defined victims of stalking in England and Wales, it explores the psychological and social effects of this hidden and misunderstood form of interpersonal violence. Korkodeilou's work seeks to improve understanding regarding this type of abuse, contribute to feminist criminology and gender-based violence literature, and expand scholarly knowledge with her research's theoretical, methodological and practical implications. Victims of Stalking will appeal to academics in the fields of victimology, victimisation, gender-based and interpersonal violence, criminal justice system responses to victims and to criminal justice system professionals (e.g. police officers, probation officers, and lawyers).

This piece discusses the 2003 Oregon court of appeals decision Bryant v. Walker which is the first decision in the nation to expressly apply a reasonable woman perspective to the issue of whether a stalking victim's alarm was reasonable. It also examines what it was like for an academic to file an amicus brief and give her first oral argument. It discusses the importance of recognizing the difference between advocating one's pet theory and making the arguments that are likely to win the approval of the judges. At trial the plaintiff in Bryant was found to have made out her case of stalking but, because she had moved to another city, she chose not to participate in the appeal process. As a result there was no one to argue her side of the case at either the intermediate or supreme court level. To make sure that the legal arguments in support of a gendered perspective and other issues were made, the Supreme Court granted me permission to file an amicus brief and present oral argument on the plaintiff's side. After oral argument the supreme court dismissed the appeal as having been improvidently granted allowing the court of appeals decision to stand. The brief and oral argument to the Oregon Supreme Court are included.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) represents a giant step forward in our country's response to violence against women, including stalking and domestic violence (S&DV). This annual report to Congress provides info. about strategies that show promise and research that enhances our understanding of S&DV, against both women and children. Chapters: S&DV in Amer.; fed. and state anti-stalking legislation; sentencing and supervision of stalkers; the Dept. of Justice's response to S&DV; anti-stalking legislation update; state stalking laws; stalking resources on the Internet; selected bibliography; and list of contacts for sentencing and supervision of stalkers.

Stalking has been described as psychological rape, the crime of the nineties, a celebrity problem and a media-created moral panic. However, no satisfactory definition exists and the challenges which stalking poses to both the legal system and society have yet to be subjected to rigorous academic evaluation. This book aims to redress this situation by drawing upon a range of methodologies to present both a thorough and comprehensive examination of the way in which stalking became perceived as a pressing and prevalent social problem in need of legal intervention, and a critical evaluation of the efficacy and sufficiency of the legal responses.

You're only a victim if you act like one. More than one million people are stalked every year in the United States. Spyware, computer software and online databases give stalkers easy access to your online accounts, daily habits and personal communications. Despite this terrifying reality, there is good news: the technology that stalkers exploit can be used against them. "Stalking the Stalker" empowers you to take charge. You'll learn: What tricks stalkers useWhich tools warn you when a stalker is nearHow to protect yourself with low-cost, high-tech spywareHow you can shield your computer from invasionHow to protect your home from a break-inHow to prepare yourself before you walk into a courtroom How to outsmart a stalker "Stalking the Stalker" provides you with the high-tech know-how and low-tech advice you need to protect your privacy, your home and yourself.

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This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Stalking is defined as a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. The Supplemental Victimization Survey identified seven types of harassing or unwanted behaviors consistent with a course of conduct experienced by stalking victims. The survey classified individuals as stalking victims if they responded that they experienced at least one of these behaviors on at least two separate occasions. In addition, the individuals must have feared for their safety or that of a family member as a result of the course of conduct, or have experienced additional threatening behaviors that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. This report presents information on stalking victimization. Illustrations.

This is an accessible 2002 account of the effects of stalking to provide practical guidance for management and prevention.