Stalking Content Topic Results

The survey instrument administered in 2016/2017 represents a change in data collection from previous years (2010–2012 and 2015). This report describes the methodology used for the 2016/2017 data collection and the limitations of the data.

By providing U‐visa certifications and T visa declarations, law enforcement and prosecution officials add to their arsenal of crime fighting tools when immigrant victims feel safer coming forward to report crimes. This document provides a wide variety of background information on the U‐visa and T visa programs.

This report details the demographic characteristics of stalking victims and describes the nature of stalking victimization, including the number of offenders, the victim-offender relationship, and the frequency and duration of the stalking. The survey measured 12 types of stalking behaviors, incorporating both traditional stalking and stalking with technology.

Tech abuse is a widespread problem seen by advocates and legal systems professionals across the US. This report shares findings from a needs assessment that included the participation of over 1,000 advocates and legal systems professionals.

The primary purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive examination of the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) as a supplement to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS). The findings in this report offer additional information about specific IPV-related impacts, describing the wide range of experiences associated with IPV victimization.

Stalking isn’t easy to talk about — it is sometimes considered shameful or swept under the rug, and some people may think that it certainly couldn’t happen in their community, but unfortunately, it happens in every community. Faith leaders and faith communities can learn more about stalking and how it may be affecting those you care about.

Geared towards judges and judicial officers, this toolkit explores how technology is misused in the context of abuse, with guides and quizzes on the most popular technologies and how they function, as well as how judges can lead their communities in addressing technology in the courts.

This fact sheet highlights key statistics related to domestic violence in the Black community, including both women's and men's experiences of victimization. Featured topics include intimate partner violence, homicide, stalking, and rape.

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to devices connected to each other and to a device or app that can control them. Safety Net has developed a series of handouts on home automation and personal assistants, connected health and medical devices, smart toys and location trackers, and more describing the risks and potential benefits of the new wave of IoT devices.

This webinar from IACP presents information about the creation or update of body-worn camera policies and programs highlighting the considerations specific to intimate partner violence including domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

In NRCDV's January 2018 TA Question of the month, guest writer Chad Sniffen offers practical tips to help survivors stay safe online.

The physical aspects of violence often result in significant medical costs and time off from work, and psychological effects of violence can have long-term consequences. This fact sheet summarizes findings from research literature on the economic consequences and costs of IPV, sexual assault, and stalking for victims and survivors.