A Summary Of Stalking

Joss Whedon once said, “There’s a fine line between support and stalking,” yet many seem to be crossing this line as 3.4 million people report being stalked every year (J. Whedon, 2014). There have been a rise in incidences of stalking within recent years, however, due to this sufficient increase; more attention is being called to this serious issue. While stalking is an important topic for discussion, before we can form an opinion on this matter, we must first fully comprehend all of the information and background concerning stalking. In this paper we will analyze and discuss the problem of stalking on several levels including defining what stalking is and what constitutes as stalking; where stalking occurs on a local, national, and global …show more content…
They often suffer from personality disorders such as jealously, immaturity, and low self-esteem. In simple obsession, stalkers attempt to reconcile relationships with the victim in order to regain their partner and a feeling of control over the relationship. This form of stalking is dangerous due to the willingness of these individuals to go to any length to re-establish their relationship. Unfortunately, in most cases simple obsession stalking can escalate extremely quickly and result in unfortunate circumstances for the victim and stalker including death by way of murder or …show more content…
Typically used as a means for revenge, harassment, or protest against individuals, this is the smallest subgroup of stalking. However, it also has the potential to be the most dangerous as these situations can quickly escalate out of control. Killings during protests at abortion clinics and disgruntled employees retiring to kill those responsible are just a few examples of how 'Other ' stalking can turn deadly in an instant (Forms of Stalking). All forms of stalking have the potential to end in tragedy, and unfortunately it is cases that end in death that have brought stalking to the attention of the public on a local, national, and global