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Stalking: a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, and/or contact directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. (DOJ)

According to the Source:
Repeated conduct toward another person including (but not limited to) willfully following and/or contacting someone verbally, in writing, by telephone, electronic media, a third party, or by any other means with the intent and/or effect of creating fear or emotional distress.

Stalking Statistics

• 18-24 year olds experience the highest rates of stalking.
• 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men will experience stalking in their lifetime.
• 80.3% of victims knew or had seen their stalker before.
• 83.1% of incidences were not reported to police.
• 93.4% of victims confided in someone that they were being stalked.

(National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, DOJ, National College Women Sexual Assault Victimization Survey)

Stalking Behaviors

• Follows you and shows up wherever you are
• Sends unwanted gifts, letters, cards, or emails
• Damages your home, car, or other property
• Uses technology to track and monitor you
• Drives by or hangs out at your home, class, or work
• Threatens to hurt you, your family, friends, or pets
• Stalks by proxy or makes third-party contact
• Finds out about you using public records or online searches
• Posts information or spreads rumors about you
• Other actions that control, track, or frighten you

(Stalking Resource Center)

Risk Reduction Techniques

• Be conscious of your information
  • Don't give out passwords
  • Don't loan devices to those you don't trust
  • Be mindful of who has access to your phone location via apps
• Set clear boundaries
  • Be clear and direct when making a “No Contact” statement
  • “I do not want you calling me, showing up, or contacting me.”
• If stalking continues…
  • Take screenshots of any unwanted calls or messages
  • Keep an incident log
  • Document any damage with photos
  • Inform Title IX, law enforcement, or other resources

Safety Tips

• Have a phone nearby and memorize emergency numbers
• Treat all threats as legitimate
• Try varying your routine
• Try not to travel alone and stay in public places
• Get a new phone number
• Do not interact with the stalker past indicating “no contact”—it only reinforces their behavior
• Explore eligibility for protection orders

Download a safety app, such as, , , , or

Trauma From Stalking

• If someone is stalked they might experience…
  • Fear of what the stalker might do
  • Feel vulnerable, unsafe, and not know who to trust
  • Feel anxious or depressed
  • Experience stress
  • Have trouble eating or sleeping
  • Have flashbacks or disturbing thoughts
  • Feel confused, frustrated, or isolated

How Can You Help?

• Educate yourself
• Know how to help a friend who may be in danger
• Always believe someone when they say they have been victimized
• Challenge jokes and statements that glorify violence and blame victims
• Get involved through:
  • The Haven Project
  • The Alice Paul House
  • Student Organizations

Stalking Program

Contact haven-project@iup.edu to schedule a stalking program that will address stalking behaviors, tips for safety, safety apps, how to help, and resources for assistance.