Over time there has been many changes concerning stalking and intimate partner-violence laws. The first law regarding stalking was passed in California back in 1992, (U.S. Department of Justice, 1996). Before 1992 there were no legislations regarding stalking meaning one could stalk a victim and not face any charges. In addition, intimate partner-violence was a norm where men were legally allowed to beat or “discipline” their wives if they acted a certain way/dishonored their husband. Over the years there became changes to the law but some states to this day are stricter than others on enforcing the law. The first stalking law was passed in California after Actress Rebecca Schaeffer was killed by a fan that had been stalking her for a couple
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It was ok for the husband to hit, kick, or whip his wife with a switch no longer than his thumb on certain occasions, (Womensafe.net, 2011). The Fulgam versus the State of Alabama case in 1871 would change any type of “discipline” would no longer be supported or allowed by the courts, (Womensafe.net, 2011). Then in 1910, the United States Supreme Court ruled that women could not accuse or charge their husbands with assault and battery due to it opening doors for too many accusations, (Womensafe.net, 2011). In 1977 the California law stated that women charging their husbands of assault and battery needed to have sufficient amounts of injuries to do so, (Womensafe.net, 2011). Later in 1990, Vermont declared that law enforcement had to enforce protection orders and that there were penalties for those who broke them, (Womensafe.net, 2011). However, today women can get protection orders but throughout majority if the country law enforcement do not have to enforce them nor are there always penalties for violating them, (Womensafe.net, 2011).
Though there have been any improvements to the legal policies of stalking and intimate-partner violence they still correlate together. For example, about 60 percent of intimate-partner violence victims have at one point in time been stalked by their partner, (National Institute of Justice, 2012). Majority of femicides are correlated with stalking. Out …show more content…
One question would be has the aggressor ever used a weapon on you/does he/she have one at the moment? This would determine how violent and threatening the aggressor is. If the perpetrator has used a weapon in the past it means they are more likely to use one again if they are not already doing so. Secondly, has the aggressor threatened to kill you or anyone else? If yes this would be another sign that the perpetrator is serious and very dangerous. Also this could indicate that law enforcement needs to respond quickly and with precautions as their presence could worsen the situation. In addition, is the perpetrator able to access a weapon if they do not already have one? Another question could be asking the victim if the aggressor can hear them or if the aggressor is aware of the victim is on the phone with 911. If not that would be a good thing, as the perpetrator may get more violent if he/she knew the victim was trying to call for help. Another question would be if the perpetrator is visible or if he/she left? If they left, they may return with a weapon, which would be another red flag for dispatch and 911 responders to be aware
It was ok for the husband to hit, kick, or whip his wife with a switch no longer than his thumb on certain occasions, (Womensafe.net, 2011). The Fulgam versus the State of Alabama case in 1871 would change any type of “discipline” would no longer be supported or allowed by the courts, (Womensafe.net, 2011). Then in 1910, the United States Supreme Court ruled that women could not accuse or charge their husbands with assault and battery due to it opening doors for too many accusations, (Womensafe.net, 2011). In 1977 the California law stated that women charging their husbands of assault and battery needed to have sufficient amounts of injuries to do so, (Womensafe.net, 2011). Later in 1990, Vermont declared that law enforcement had to enforce protection orders and that there were penalties for those who broke them, (Womensafe.net, 2011). However, today women can get protection orders but throughout majority if the country law enforcement do not have to enforce them nor are there always penalties for violating them, (Womensafe.net, 2011).
Though there have been any improvements to the legal policies of stalking and intimate-partner violence they still correlate together. For example, about 60 percent of intimate-partner violence victims have at one point in time been stalked by their partner, (National Institute of Justice, 2012). Majority of femicides are correlated with stalking. Out …show more content…
One question would be has the aggressor ever used a weapon on you/does he/she have one at the moment? This would determine how violent and threatening the aggressor is. If the perpetrator has used a weapon in the past it means they are more likely to use one again if they are not already doing so. Secondly, has the aggressor threatened to kill you or anyone else? If yes this would be another sign that the perpetrator is serious and very dangerous. Also this could indicate that law enforcement needs to respond quickly and with precautions as their presence could worsen the situation. In addition, is the perpetrator able to access a weapon if they do not already have one? Another question could be asking the victim if the aggressor can hear them or if the aggressor is aware of the victim is on the phone with 911. If not that would be a good thing, as the perpetrator may get more violent if he/she knew the victim was trying to call for help. Another question would be if the perpetrator is visible or if he/she left? If they left, they may return with a weapon, which would be another red flag for dispatch and 911 responders to be aware