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How can we best help individuals who are having problems with cyber-stalking? Connect them with law enforcement, plus show them laws and web information for prevention. Other ideas to help them feel safe ...
Millie Ratzloff
02/24/2010
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How can we make victims aware of our services without also letting perpetrators know to watch our location for victims seeking assistance?
Millie Ratzloff
02/24/2010
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END GUEST HOST SESSION - Thank you for participating in OVC’s Web Forum Guest Host Series. We hope this discussion will help you better serve crime victims. Please continue to discuss this and other ...
OVCRC
01/19/2010
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Is there a protocol to get kids involved?
Kim Robertson
01/19/2010
arrow icon Kim, we have developed a stalking protocol for law enforceme...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
arrow icon The Stalking Resource Center is working on a project right n...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
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Which gender is more likely to be stalked in the workplace?
Ms. Dreke
01/19/2010
arrow icon In the majority of workplace violence stalking scenario's it...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
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Do you have suggestions for video resources to use as follow-up to the "RealCrime: Real Fear"(which is excellent)?
Lois Manns
01/19/2010
arrow icon Thanks! We have a video available called Links in the Chain ...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
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Are there any laws (State or Federal) that make it mandatory for a business to have a protocol in place for the safety of their employees?
Cheryl
01/19/2010
arrow icon Cheryl, as far as I am aware there are no manditory workplac...
Michael Proctor
01/20/2010
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Karin
01/27/2010
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Do you have any recommendations as to sharing information with our staff regarding an individual's situation without violating their privacy? We want to protect the privacy of employees, but not at the ris...
J. Robins
01/19/2010
arrow icon J. One should always discuss what security process is going ...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
arrow icon Great question. Consider discussing the situation further w...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
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Are you aware of any statistics that compare rates of spousal/partner stalking versus stalking by a coworker?
Sara Johnston
01/19/2010
arrow icon Sara, you have asked a tough question. There are a variety o...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
arrow icon No specific studies are coming to mind, but I will do some r...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
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Have state laws kept abreast/evolved enough to keep up with stalking in the workplace?
John Weber
01/19/2010
arrow icon John, since the early 90's all 50 states and many European c...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
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Is there any training available that we can offer our administrative/reception staff for handling potential spousal stalking? We do not employ private security and want to ensure the safety of all our staf...
Maryanne
01/19/2010
arrow icon ASIS International does have some great resources and the SR...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
arrow icon American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) has useful i...
Michael Ossler
01/19/2010
arrow icon Maryanne, we would hope that your local law enforcement body...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
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Are there any guidelines available to help us develop a stalking response protocol?
Shaun
01/19/2010
arrow icon Shaun, there are several protocols/examples that you can fin...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
arrow icon Here is a link to a document outlining how to create an effe...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
arrow icon Thanks so much for the question - the Stalking Resource Cent...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
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What would be the protocol to get the school sytem involved with stalking awareness?
Kim Robertson
01/19/2010
arrow icon Kim,this is a great question and one that we are continually...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
arrow icon Great question Kim. January is stalking awareness month and...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
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I am curious to know what is stalking in the workplace. I work for a Victim/Witness agency and did have a call come in regarding this topic. Was not sure how to handle the call and I patched it out to my...
MDH
01/19/2010
arrow icon Stalking in the workplace generally comes in two packages. T...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
arrow icon Thanks for the question. Stalking is a course of conduct, d...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
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Are there any specific safety measures that an employer can put into place to protect employees that are victims of stalking?
LaWann Moses
01/19/2010
arrow icon Employees that are victims of stalking may be very concerned...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
arrow icon La Wann, we encourage employers to develope a workplace viol...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
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Do you have any suggestions for how a stalking victim can approach their employer with their safety concerns? Some victims may feel ashamed or embarassed and as a result could be hesitant to share their co...
Cathy C.
01/19/2010
arrow icon Cathy, good question. This is again, another reason for a co...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
arrow icon Thanks for the question. I completely agree that it is poss...
Rebecca Dreke
01/19/2010
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What can a DV provider do (as a workplace) to keep abusers from stalking their victims - especially concerned about internet searches on hotline phone numbers that reveal geographical location.
CARLLA HORTON
01/19/2010
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Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
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Is there any way to view a copy of Mr. Proctor's protocol for law enforcement?
Nikki
01/19/2010
arrow icon Nikki, please go to my website e-mail, mike@www.detectivemik...
Michael Proctor
01/20/2010
arrow icon LaWann, please go to my website e-mail, mike@detectivemikepr...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
arrow icon Thx for the response. How can we direct prosecutor's or LE i...
Nikki
01/19/2010
arrow icon Is this protocol available to victim service personnel of la...
LaWann Moses
01/19/2010
arrow icon In response to your question, that particular protocol only ...
Michael Proctor
01/19/2010
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OVCRC
01/19/2010
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