Stalking & Harassment  -  Stalking, as defined in the criminal justice system, refers to acts of following: viewing, communicating with, or moving in a threatening or menacing manner toward someone without that person's consent. It entails a pattern of harassing behaviors intended to frighten, intimidate, terrorize, or injure another person. The primary motives for stalking include power, control, and possession.  Although stalking is a problem which society most often links to celebrities and entertainers, this problem affects over 1.4 million people each year.  According to the National Center for Victims of Crime's Stalking Resource Center , 1 in 12 women and 1 in 45 men will be stalked in their lifetime, -- for an average duration of almost two years.   People who have been targeted by a stalker can have their lives destroyed in a short amount of time due to the constant feeling of anxiety, stress, and fear.  In an attempt to escape the harassment, victims of stalkers often make drastic changes in their lives to include changing their phone number, quitting their jobs, selling their home, moving to a different city, changing their names, etc.  Unfortunately, many times this is just an inconvenience for the stalker as the harassment will continue as soon as they discover the victim’s new location. 

Stalking can take on many different forms:  Incessant telephone calls, hang-up calls, text messages, voice mail, threatening letters, flower deliveries, unwanted gifts, unexpected visits, GPS tracking, hidden cameras, assaults, threats, vandalism, and even animal abuse/cruelty.  Stalkers must be dealt with swiftly and effectively.  According to the FBI and the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC), stalking is a behavior that is often a precursor of murder.  A study conducted in 1999 revealed that at least 77% of female homicide victims were stalked prior to their death.  People who engage in this type of activity should not been taken lightly because this behavior identifies them as the type of personality who views the victim as a personal “possession” that belongs exclusively to them.  They cannot accept the fact that the relationship has ended, and they refuse to give up their psychological hold over the victim.  In more extreme cases, the stalker has an imaginary relationship with the victim. 

Because stalking laws vary from state to state, both law enforcement and the victim are often forced to simply wait for the stalker to “commit a crime” before they can take any action.  Of course, for the victim that is often too late.  Whether you are a Celebrity, Entertainer, Public figure, or just a hard working citizen, we can make the stalking stop.  You don’t have to live in fear any longer.  Don’t wait for the situation to escalate; WE CAN TAKE ACTION RIGHT NOW.  Depending upon your situation, our professionals can either obtain the evidence necessary obtain a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order), Protective order, or secure evidence to prove a case of stalking for criminal prosecution. 

LINK TO: Criminal Stalking Laws by State

http://www.ncvc.org/src/main.aspx?dbID=DB_State-byState_Statutes117