Type:	Journal Article
Title:	The prevalence and nature of stalking in the Australian community
Other Titles:	Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry
Authors:	Path?, Michele Mullen, Paul E Purcell, Rosemary
Keywords:	Stalking
Year:	2002
Publisher:	Blackwell Science Asia
Citation:	36 (1), February 2002
Notes:	Postal surveys answered by 1,844 people living in the State of Victoria provided the information to examine the nature and extent of stalking. This study explored the duration of the behaviour, methods of harassment, characteristics of the perpetrator, associated violence and victims' responses to the victimisation. Women and young people were more likely than men and older respondents to report having been stalked. Around 40 per cent of the perpetrators were unknown to the victims, and the most common methods employed were telephone calls, intrusive approaches and following. Almost 70 per cent of victims sought assistance to deal with the problem.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12187
ISSN:	0004-8674
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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