Firstmonday: An exploration of predatory behaviour in cyberspace: Towards a typology of cyberstalkers
Report on a study by forensic psychologist Leroy McFarlane and author Paul Bocij. This study aimed to identify a classification of cyberstalkers by interviewing victims. Twenty-four participants were interviewed and their responses logged on a 76-item Cyberstalking Incident Checklist. A typology of cyberstalkers was developed.
Gender Harassment on the Internet
Student paper written for a "Law on the Internet" course at Georgia State University in 1995. Authors are Vicki Bell and Denise de La Rue.
Cyberstalking - Is it Covered by Current Anti-Stalking Laws
A student paper written for a "Law and the Internet" course at Georgia State University in 1998. Authors are Craig Lee and Patrick Lynch.
Cyberstalking
Report written by Emma Ogilvie and published by Australian Institute of Criminology.
Stalking: Policing and Prosecuting Practices in three Australian Jurisdictions
Examines stalking trends as indicated by police and court data across the jurisdictions of Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. Report written by Emma Ogilvie and published by Australian Institute of Criminology.
Cyberstalking
A CBS News 48 hours feature including a set of stories focused on children's safety.
Cyber-Stalking: Obsessional Pursuit and the Digital Criminal
Article in The Crime Library, by Wayne Petherick.
Cyberstalking: A New Challenge for Law Enforcement and Industry
A Report from the Attorney General to the Vice President August 1999.
Working to Halt Online Abuse
A volunteer organization founded in 1997 to fight online harassment through education of the general public, education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims. WHOA has also formulated voluntary policies which they encourage online communities to adopt in order to create safe and welcoming environments for all Internet users. The site includes a form that victims of online harassment/cyberstalking can use to get help.
Stalking, Cyberspace
Index of cyberstalding resources from the Institute for Law and Justice.
Cyberstalking in India
Details cases of online harassment and cybercrime in India, including tips on getting police help.
Abuse of Usenet: Cyberstalked
Jayne Hitchock's battle with Usenet spammer Woodside Literary Agency began in 1996, and continued into 2002 with her cyberstalkers sentenced to prison and probation on charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, perjury and making false statements to a federal officer. Hitchcock's site details the case from start to finish, and shows how it led to new laws making cyberstalking a criminal offense in New Hampshire (USA).
Cyberstalking and On-line Harassment
Briefly addresses cyberstalking and online harassment, with links to other sites with more in-depth articles.
Get Help On Cyberstalking
Information and advice from the National Center for Victims of Crime (USA).
Cyberstalking and Internet Safety FAQ
A short list of questions and answers written by Rachel R. Hartman. Includes some links to other resources.
Cyberstalking: Menaced on the internet
An analysis of the peculiarities of cyberstalking and strategies to prevent and fight digital stalking. By: Dr. Albert Benschop (University of Amsterdam).
Cyberstalked: Our Family's Story
The Armistead family was targeted in July 1996 by a cyberstalker, who as of December 2000 is still periodically attacking them. The site tells the family's story and includes suggestions for other victims of cyberstalking and pointers as to how all internet users can avoid problems.
lies, threats, a lost identity and the internet
Chronicle of identity theft in blogs and cyberstalking. Includes tips on preventing online identity theft.
Cyberstalking: A New Challenge for Law Enforcement and Industry
A Report from the Attorney General to the Vice President, August 1999. Summarizes the problem, gives suggestions and prevention tips, and provides annotated links to related materials and sites.
Cyberstalked? Use Common Sense
Wired News story by Katie Dean.
The Stalked Need a Safety Net
Wired News story by Katie Dean.
The Epidemic of Cyberstalking
Wired News story by Katie Dean.
Cyberstalking Law Invoked
Wired News report.
Stalking Site: Slick or Sick?
Wired News story by Lynn Burke.
About Cyberstalking - An Online Guide
Comprehensive information [including country-specific data] from WiredPatrol, an Internet help, education & safety organization. WiredPatrol was formerly known as CyberAngels.
The Terrifying Truth About Online Stalking
Information about what online stalkers already know about possible victims, and suggestions to modify on-line behavior. ZDNet Anchordesk story by Jesse Berst.
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