Stalking
Stalkers Are...
Stalkers can be anyone. A stranger, another student, a co-worker, an ex-boyfriend, or a spouse. Stalkers can be male or female. Stalkers tend to have a high intelligence level and....
- They know the stalking laws
- They know how to skirt the law
- They have a “Wizard of Oz” mentality, behind the scenes controlling people
- They have a history of failed relationships
- They are obsessed with their intended victim
Some stalkers will never stop stalking. These stalkers have the greatest potential for killing their victims because their compulsion to terrorize the victim overrides any fear of punishment. No law will stop them.
A victim can best assess the stalker’s potential for violence. Likewise, a victim can best choose what action to take in order to stay safe. This may mean hiding, pressing charges and then hiding, or staying and utilizing the law enforcement community and courts.
The sad truth is no one can promise the victim that if she/he hides, the stalker will not find her or him. Even with the best efforts, it is impossible for law enforcement officials and the court system to guarantee the complete safety of the victim.
The victims, usually women, live in constant fear of their stalkers. The impact of stalking on victims is commonly minimized by our society.
Common Characteristics of Stalkers:
- Jealous
- Narcissistic
- Obsessive
- Compulsive
- Manipulative
- Controlling
- Deceptive
- Socially awkward
- Falls in love instantly
- Feels entitled
- Unable to take “no”
- Rage to love to rage
- Can’t handle rejection
- Can’t distinguish between reality and fantasy
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