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Stalking
Stalking on Campus
The college campus is a stalker’s dream . It is a closed environment and it is easy to determine a student’s schedule. A student’s movements are predictable and access to residences as well as academic buildings may be easy for the stalker.
- 80.3% of campus stalking victims knew their stalkers
- 42.5% stalked by a current/former boyfriend
- 24.5% stalked by a classmate
- 10.3% stalked by an acquaintance
- 5.6% stalked by a friend
- 5.6% stalked by a coworker
- 3 in 10 women reported being injured emotionally or psychologically from being stalked.
- In 15% of incidents, the victim reported that the stalker either threatened or attempted to harm them.
- In 10% of incidents, the victim reported that the stalker forced or attempted sexual contact.
Source: National Center for Victims of Crime, 2004
Reduce Your Risk on Campus
- Never leave your dorm room unlocked , even if you are inside the room. Think safety. If you live off-campus, keep your doors locked.
- Some stalkers prey on student E-mail. If you suspect you may be a victim of unwanted E-mail communication, contact the campus police.
- Be cautious of tutors. Do not answer blind ads for tutoring sessions. Use tutors recommended by the professor. Never meet a tutor alone in your room. Always arrange to meet in a public place, such as the library or computer lab.
- Ask the registrar to put a freeze on your personal information.
- Other tools a stalker uses on college campuses are the telephone, the Internet, peers, fitness centers, clubs, and advertising for models. Remember to be cautious.
For more information about Campus Stalking, please click here to download the
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) pdf Campus Stalking.
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