Stalking is a serious crime in our country, and affects 6.6 million adults every year. This January, we are raising awareness about stalking at Utah State University. Stalking is a series of actions that puts a person in fear for their safety, or any unwanted contact that communicates a threat. Stalkers may use a lot of different methods of stalking such as; following you, harassing you, calling you, watching your house, sending you inappropriate or unwanted messages, or acting in any manner that you find scary. Stalkers can be inventive, persistent, and obsessive, which can make them very dangerous. Every state has some form of law against stalking because it is a serious crime that can effect the lives of the people who fall victim to stalking. If you have questions or want to seek counseling about being stalked call the USU SAAVI Office at (435) 797-1510 or the CAPSA Hotline at (435) 797-RAPE (7273). SAAVI can also be reached via E-mail at saaviinfo@aggiemail.usu.edu Don't wait, till it's too late.
- 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have been stalked
- 2/3 of stalkers stalk their victims once a week
- Almost 1/3 of stalkers have previously stalked
- 11% of stalker victims have been stalked for 5 or more years
- The majority of stalker victims are being stalked by someone they know
- 66% of females and 41% of males victim are stalked by a current or former intimate partner
- 46% of stalking victims fear not knowing what will happen next
Take this quiz to see how much you really know about stalking.
If you have any further questions about stalking or Utah's laws against stalking visit The National Stalking Awareness or, The Victims of Crime website.
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