At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
• State what is stalking
• Identify various types of electronic technology used for stalking
• Summarize the patterns of a stalker
• Recite the stalking cycle
• Recap the effects of stalking on the victim
• List actions to take if someone feels they are being stalked
Description:
Although each state has their own legal definition of stalking, the consensus is that stalking is when a stalker repeatedly contacts their victim without the victims consent. These victims may be a stranger, a casual acquaintance, a current or previous partner, and so forth.
It is estimated that 1 in 12 women and 1 in 45 men will be stalked in their lifetimes, and that 1.4 million people are stalked annually in the United States. Stalking is one technique used by a domestic abuser to gain control and power over their victim. Stalking is not only done physically, but may also be done via technology. This technology, called cyberstalking, gives them additional anonymity. This course will cover how stalking is conducted, the impact stalking has on the victims and tips to take to protect oneself from stalking.
Keywords: domestic violence, stalking, cyberstalking, technology, documentation, prevention, kidnapping, homicide, power, control
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
