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Stalkers: Specialists Versus Generalists.
Lorraine Sheridan1, Martyna Bendlin1, Paul House2
1Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|June 10, 2021
Summary
Most stalking offenders commit other crimes, not just stalking. Many stalkers engage in a broad pattern of antisocial behavior, suggesting interventions should address this wider pattern.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Forensic Psychology
- Victimology
Background:
- Domestic violence (DV) offenders often commit non-domestic offenses.
- Stalking frequently originates within domestic violence contexts.
- Understanding offender behavior patterns is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the specialization of stalking offenders in Western Australia.
- To assess the prevalence of domestic violence offending among stalking offenders.
- To identify co-occurring offenses with stalking.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of police data from Western Australia.
- Inclusion of 404 individuals identified as stalking offenders (2003-2017).
- Examination of offense types and offender specialization.
Main Results:
- A minority of offenders specialized solely in stalking.
- Most stalking offenders committed a wide range of other offenses against victims and others.
- Less than 10% had recorded domestic assaults, but over half violated restraining orders.
Conclusions:
- Stalking offenders are often generalists, similar to domestic violence offenders.
- Stalking frequently forms part of a broader pattern of antisocial activity.
- Intervention strategies solely focused on stalking may be less effective for non-specialist offenders.
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