Stalkers
Stalkers are individuals who engage in stalking, a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention toward a specific person that would cause fear or distress in a reasonable observer. Although definitions vary by jurisdiction, stalking typically involves persistent following, monitoring, approaching, contacting, or obtaining information about the target over time.
Common behaviors include unwanted messages via phone, text, email, or social media; following or showing up
Stalking can occur in any relationship, including intimate partnerships, acquaintances, colleagues, or strangers. It can cause
Legal and safety responses: Many jurisdictions criminalize stalking or cyberstalking, with penalties ranging from fines to
Related terms include intimate-partner stalking, predatory stalking, and campus stalking, while media and popular culture sometimes