It is estimated that a quarter of all women will be stalked in their lifetime. Stalkers put their victims in danger of losing their jobs, their support system, even their lives; and subject them to dangerously high levels of fear and stress. This book examines the multiple aspects of partner stalking from the victim's perspective. Female survivors share their personal stories of partner stalking, and the authors provide an extensive look at the latest stalking research providing readers with the new most relevant implications for practice and future research.

PROVIDES AN AUTHORITATIVE OVERVIEW OF STALKING BEHAVIOR PERPETRATED BY PARENTS AND ITS IMPACTS ON CHILDREN Stalking targeted at one of the child’s parents by the other poses a major psychosocial and physical threat to children’s wellbeing and security. Although interdisciplinary research on stalking has expanded in recent decades, intimate partner/ex-partner stalking has been viewed as an “adults only” problem. Ex-Partner Stalking and Children brings together scholars and practitioners from different disciplines in the field to examine ex-partner stalking as a psychosocial and criminological issue in children’s and young people’s lives. Providing both theoretical and practical perspectives, this comprehensive volume explores approaches for increasing awareness of parental stalking, addressing its impacts on children and young people, and advancing interventions and methods of support for them. Throughout the text, the authors challenge existing conceptions of intimate partner/ex-partner stalking as a phenomenon that exists only between the partners, rather than a form of gendered violence that creates a victimizing environment for the children. A novel contribution to both scholarly and practical understandings of ex-partner stalking, this important book: Addresses a gap in knowledge on the socially, ethically, and legally challenging phenomenon of cases when one parent is stalking the other Offers insights and tools to help practitioners better recognize, support, and intervene in parental stalking situations involving children Examines research findings on stalking behavior, including psychological and trauma perspectives Discusses best practices and working methods, challenges in identifying the child’s experiences, and factors preventing children from receiving help Recommends future directions in promoting children’s and young people’s rights in ex-partner stalking Part of the acclaimed Psycho-Criminology of Crime, Mental Health, and the Law series, Ex-Partner Stalking and Children: The Impact on Children When One Parent is Stalking the Other is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students in disciplines such as criminology, social work, healthcare, psychology, and education, and an invaluable resource for law enforcement staff, nurses, psychologists, therapists, social workers, teachers, and other professionals who work with victims of stalking.

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Describes the experience of intimate partner stalking, as it occurs over time. The study had six objectives: (1) Describe the stalking behaviors the participants experienced over the course of the study; (2) Describe participants¿ stalking-related experiences in terms of perceived safety and stalking-related distress; (3) Describe participants¿ physical and mental health status over the course of the study; (4) Describe the relationships among these experiences and their relationship to stalking behavior over time; (5) Describe the extent of participants¿ contacts with criminal justice and victim assistance sources over the course of the study; (6) Describe the relationships between stalking and contacts with criminal justice and victim assistance sources. Illus.

Today there are more than five million women and their children are living in a violentrelationship, and this number is increasing as new technology from tracking devices on cell phonesto computer technology allow an abuser to track its' victims every move. Domestic violence and stalking related crimes are being dismissed in a flurry of shuffled divorcedocuments and court orders of protection. You cannot plead with an abuser and walk away frompotentially life threatening situations if you are unable to learn the steps necessary to protect yourself. In this straight forward, clearly written guidebook, veteran violence safety expert Susan MurphyMilano provides victims the tools and support they require to face this debilitating problem andtake the necessary steps to regain control of their lives. Victims and those going through divorce now are able to provide information, in their own words, about the fears, dangers, experiences they have had at the hands of their abuser. Like our own individual fingerprints, no two crimes against a victim are the same. An abuser isclever like a fox and this book will teach you the techniques to be ten steps ahead before a threatagainst your life can be carried out against you or your children. With the Evidentiary Abuse affidavit provided in this book a victim will be able to provide legaldocumentation and answers, allegations and fears that arise when a person has disappeared whenthey announce the relationship is ending, gone missing or have been found dead. You will be ableto properly document and describe: -Threats made against your life or well being, -Incidents of past abuse that a victim had endured -Admissions of how a threat will be carried out against a victim once they announce they are leaving or filing for a divorce -Where evidence or weapons would or could be located -Portray visible injuries or marks -Determine how to begin and continue through the complex maze a victim faces with policeand prosecutors-How to leave a Perpetrator-How to collect evidence "on the fly" How to begin and continue on the road to safety using a virtual toolbox of techniques How family and friends can be crucial in this process Using the creative approaches developed in this ground breaking guide book by Susan Murphy-Milano will take the victims from the State of being controlled to the "State of being in control." Susan is the author of Defending Our Lives, Getting From Domestic Violence and Staying Safeand Moving Out Moving On when a Relationship Goes Wrong Workbook. "There is nothing like this out there. The reason this book is so valuable is that it's the first book to provide step-by step procedures and structure to protect everyone from dangerous and abusive relationships" -Rev. Jennifer Burns Lewis, Pastor

Awards and Praise for the first edition: Recipient of the 2006 International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) Book Award "This text, as it presently stands, is THE go-to text for stalking researchers. That is my opinion and the opinion of multiple fellow scholars I know in the field. It rarely sits on my shelf, but rather is a constant reference on my desk. I can always count on these authors to have done an extensive review of literature. I thought I was thorough, but they are always providing me with new references." --Dr. H. Colleen Sinclair, Associate Professor of Psychology, Mississippi State University "Cupach and Spitzberg provide the reader with a multidisciplinary framework for understanding the nature and impact of unwanted relationship pursuits. This book is an excellent resource for students and professionals alike who seek to gain knowledge about unwanted relational pursuits and stalking." —Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy The Dark Side of Relationship Pursuit provides historical and definitional frames for studying unwanted relationship pursuit, and considers the role of the media, law, and social science research in shaping today’s conceptualizations of stalking. The volume integrates research from diverse contributing fields and disciplines, providing a thorough summary and assessment of current knowledge on stalking and obsessive pursuit. Building on the foundation of the award-winning first edition, this revision considers assessment issues, offers an expanded analysis of the meta-analysis data set, and includes coverage of intercultural and international factors. As an increasing number of scholarly disciplines and professional fields study stalking and other forms of obsessive relationship pursuit, this book is a must-have resource for examining interpersonal conflict, social and personal relationships, domestic violence, unrequited love, divorce and relational dissolution, and harassment. It also has much to offer researchers, counselors, and professionals in psychology, counseling, criminal justice, sociology, psychiatry, forensic evaluation, threat assessment, and law enforcement.

IF YOU ARE TIRED OF BEING STALKED OR PHYSICALLY ABUSED BY YOUR PARTNER OR EX-PARTNER, HERE ARE 7 REASONS YOU SHOULD READ STALKER POISON IMMEDIATELY!#1 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS EDITED THIS BOOK - We actively sought and recruited several editors who had firsthand experience with intimate partner violence (IPV) or indirectly through family members as they grew up, all of whom were Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in their own right. Additionally, we were able to find several editors who have helped a victim close to them escape a violent situation. By doing so, these editors became our SMEs. #2 - CRITICAL EDITS BY ATTORNEYS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELORS, AND VICTIM ADVOCATES -We recruited SMEs who have professional experience working with victims of IPV, including those with experience as attorneys, rape crisis and domestic violence counselors, victim advocates, and women's shelter workers. This array of multicultural experts provided this book with an authentic and broad perspective on how IPV and stalking impact the lives of survivors and how these issues can be faced and overcome. #3 - CRITICAL REVIEW BY COMPUTER EXPERTS -In Stalker Poison, we review cyberstalking and prevention strategies. Three computer experts from around the globe were hired to review our discussion of cyberstalking as an issue, the remedy, and investigation procedures. Their input strengthened our recommendations and made difficult concepts easier for you to read.#4 - STRICT FOCUS ON SAFETY PLANNING - The majority of books on stalking deal mainly with news stories, the psychological profile of stalkers, and the different methods of stalking. While this information is interesting, there is a void readers experience--they still don't know how to handle their situation and the options that are available. #5 - STRICT FOCUS ON DANGEROUS EX PARTNERS - In this book, we need to acknowledge that stalking behavior stops when the stalker is incapacitated, either through imprisonment, physical limitation, death, or a change of a target. If none of these options are present, we must deal with the stalker. Taking it up a notch, this book is specifically about dealing with a stalker who is planning to kill or severely injure you. Obviously, we don't know what a stalker is thinking, but fortunately, this book will explore behavior consistent with him harming you or others.#6 - STRICT FOCUS ON INTIMATE PARTNER STALKING - This book was written specifically for those of you who were or are in an intimate relationship with your stalker--or, at the very least, have had a first date--and as a result of the discontinuance of the relationship, you became the victim of stalking or intimate partner violence. #7 - THE AUTHOR IS ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT WHO TRAINS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS - As a veteran law enforcement officer, Shaun Sundahl has investigated hundreds of stalking and domestic violence cases. With every case Shaun investigates, something new is to be learned and he passes on his knowledge to his reader. Being a private investigator helps readers, because private investigators must be experts at public record searches and be an expert at finding people. As a private investigator, Shaun can explain how stalkers get your information and he provides plans on how you can delay (or keep) stalkers from finding you.

This highly practical, informative account is a must for anyone who deals with stalkers and their victims.