Citation

Sheridan L, Davies G, Boon JCW. Howard J. Crim. Just. 2001; 40(3): 215-234.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Howard League for Penal Reform, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/1468-2311.00204

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article presents results from the first survey of stalking victims to be conducted in the United Kingdom. In-depth questionnaire data are drawn on to investigate the course and nature of prolonged stalking in 95 self-defined victims. Findings indicate a pattern of repeated intrusions, a high violence risk for both victims and their loved ones, a dearth of sources of support, and varied police response. Stalkers had higher socio-economic status than most other criminals, were ex-partners of the victim in under half of cases, and did not necessarily operate alone.