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In recent years, the problem of stalking has become more pronounced. In most cases, it involves an unwanted romantic interest, such as an estranged husband or boyfriend. Stalking, however, may involve persons who are barely, if at all, acquainted as well as people who are known to each other.
Prevention Techniques
- If the victim works outside the home or goes to school, the victim’s supervisor should, in most cases, also be advised of the stalking incidents. They can lend support or possibly intervention.
- The victim should be careful about locking their motor vehicle and be sure no one has hidden in the vehicle before entering it.
- If the victim works or goes to school outside the home, use the university escort service (3-6222) to call for an escort.
- The victim should avoid walking alone in dark areas at night or in isolated areas anytime of the day.
- The victim may carry a high decibel personal battery powered alarm device.
- The victim may want to change the locks on their home or apartment.
- If the victim is a female, she may want to attend a self defense training program that the University Police offer. These programs can provide the victim with a sense of personal empowerment.
Keep these prevention techniques in mind to provide yourself with a safer environment to work or go to school in.
* Information gathered from, The Law Enforcement Officer’s Complete Crime Prevention Manual. American Crime Prevention Institute, Goshen, Kentucky.
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