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Stalking and Violence.

Britta Ostermeyer1, Susan Hatters Friedman2, Renee Sorrentino3

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Oklahoma, 920 Stanton L. Young Boulevard, #WP3470, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|November 13, 2016
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Understanding stalker classifications is key for managing violence risk. This includes recognizing that women and juveniles also pose risks, and clinicians must be aware of stalking by proxy.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Stalker classifications aid in violence risk management.
  • While men perpetrate most stalking, women's risk is significant.
  • Juvenile stalking is a recognized phenomenon associated with violence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of stalker classifications for risk assessment.
  • To emphasize that stalking violence risk is present across genders and age groups.
  • To inform clinicians about the specific risks of stalking, including stalking by proxy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing stalker classifications.
  • Analysis of demographic data on stalking perpetrators.
  • Examination of violence risk factors in different stalking populations.
Keywords:
ClassificationHealth care providersJuvenilesRisk managementStalkingViolenceViolence risk assessmentWomen

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Main Results:

  • Established stalker typologies effectively categorize individuals.
  • Female and juvenile stalkers present considerable violence risks.
  • Stalking by proxy is a distinct behavior requiring specific assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate stalker classification is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Risk assessment must account for all demographics, including women and juveniles.
  • Awareness of stalking by proxy is vital for clinician safety and victim support.