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Definition

"A stalker is "any person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person commits the offense of stalking."

(Florida Statutes 2009, Chapter 784.048)

 

Keywords

Stalking

Stalkers

Victims of Crime

Harassment

Computer crimes

Cyberstalking

 

Narrow the topic

Do anti-stalking laws deny constitutional rights to freedom of expression?

Should stalkers be denied bail?

Will laws deter stalkers?

Have restraining orders and anti-stalking legislation been effective in preventing stalking?

Is it possible to assess the potential danger of a stalker?

How can victims protect themselves?

Are stalking cases of public figures taken more seriously than those of unknown victims?

Are anti-stalking laws too vague to be enforced?

What is cyberstalking and what can be done to prevent it?

 

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Reference Books

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Encyclopedia of victimology and crime prevention
Call Number: REF HV6250.3.U5 E55 2010
"Cyberstalking," "Stalking"

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West’s Encyclopedia of American Law
Call Number: REF KF154 .W47 2004

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Encyclopedia of interpersonal violence
Call Number: REF HM1121 .E57 2008
"Stalking," "Cyberstalking"

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Corsini encyclopedia of psychology
Call Number: REF BF31 .E52 2010

 
 

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Cite Your Sources

Eventually, all students have to learn to properly cite their sources for their research. Some classes require MLA style, while others use APA. This page will give you pointers as well as help in creating those "Works Cited" or "References" pages. Remember you can always contact us, if it gets confusing (and it usually does!)

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