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Keep up the good work! Our county's stalking reports were down to virtually nothing in 2006 from as high as 150 six years ago. Our domestic violence task force is looking into why the drop. The informat...

Henry

01/09/2008

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OVCRC

01/09/2008

Our agency has some trouble with the law enforcement in handling intimate stalking as a priority. Do you have any suggestions as to what our office can do to get these cases as high importance cases?

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Nikki Matucha

01/09/2008

I live in a remote area and stalking victims could wait a ve...

Tanya

01/28/2008

Peace Over Violence has a collaboration with the Los Angeles...

Peggie Reyna

01/15/2008

As Michelle Garcia has intimated intimate partner stalker ca...

Mike Proctor

01/11/2008

It may require a reframing of these cases for law enforcemen...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Obtaining an stalking order: Q:When is the time to get stalking order? Q:Does there need to be more than one, unawanted contacted, to a person to apply for a stalking order? Q:Does it depend on the sev...

CCarrasco

01/09/2008

I agree with Michelle that restraining orders can effect the...

Mike Proctor

01/11/2008

As I mentioned in an earlier response, there are pros and co...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

I work at a domestic violence shelter in South Dakota. We find it particularly difficult to help those women whose stalkers are affiliated in some way with law enforcement, as the stalkers then have acces...

01/09/2008

Cal. has had a similiar program in place as was discussed by...

Mike Proctor

01/11/2008

Both great suggestions, though unfortunately, South Dakota d...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

I am a VAdvocate in SC. I have had to address this issue wi...

Toni Hood

01/09/2008

We have a new program called the Address Confidentialty Prog...

Debbie Thornton

01/09/2008

Are there laws in new york state against stalking? What laws protect immigrant victims of domestic violence?

carolyn Washing

01/09/2008

Yes, there are laws in New York state against stalking -- st...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Hi again, Some of the questions being asked has sparked another question from me. If the court finds individual guilty of stalking, what can the judge mandate the stalker to do besides paying a penalty...

Alice Moore

01/09/2008

As Michelle has indicated what a judge can do at sentencing ...

Mike Proctor

01/11/2008

Again, it will vary by jurisdiction, but in addition to rest...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

California has a "safe at home" program where the person is able to move, given a PO Box that goes through the Sec. of State's office and therefore can be invisible to the stalker. Are there prog...

Linda Foley

01/09/2008

Californias Safe at Home program is an address confidentiali...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Hello Michelle, I am a crime victim advocate at a LE agency. How can I obtain a copy of the stalking documentation log?

Nancy G. Ramos

01/09/2008

Hi Nancy. The stalking incident and behavior log is availab...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Thinking in terms of teaching teenagers and their questions: At what point does spying become stalking? Why do people stalk someone that they haven't dated and don't necessarily intend to date, but still &...

J. Mitchell

01/09/2008

There are very few programs conducting stalking prevention e...

Michelle Garcia

01/21/2008

Thank you for expanding on Garcia's comments. We find stalki...

J. Mitchell

01/14/2008

Michelle gave an excellent response to this question. I am c...

Mike Proctor

01/11/2008

The rates of stalking among teens are growing rapidly. Part...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

How do the rules of stalking differ in other states?

Angie Collet

01/09/2008

The National Center for Victims of Crime is an excellent in...

Mike Proctor

01/14/2008

Stalking laws differ from state to state, however, there are...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

I'm involved with a Policy Summit to end violence against women in LA. The intention is to find a 'flaw' in the system and fix it. Which government agency is responsible to make sure company policies a...

Nelson Nio

01/09/2008

Workplace violence is becoming a topic of great debate not o...

Mike Proctor

01/14/2008

This will differ from state to state to some degree, but I'd...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Are there any links between stalking behavior and non-stranger rape?

01/09/2008

Yes. Dr. David Lisak has conducted research on sexual assau...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Is there much data on the number of stalking victims who go on to become victims of physical and/or sexual violence by the perpetrator?

D Fukura

01/09/2008

Some, and mostly focused on stalking by a current or former ...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Is there a comprehensive resource available on stalking to aid in community awareness and staff training?

Chris Proctor

01/09/2008

The Organization Michelle works for...the National Center fo...

Mike Proctor

01/14/2008

Since there are so many aspects to addressing stalking, I do...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Most often, programs for victims are not generated until something tragic occurs in which the media brings to light. In Delaware, they provided a variety of programs in regards to domestic violence, but st...

Susanne Gayle

01/09/2008

This is an area where Michelle and I completely agree. I edu...

Mike Proctor

01/14/2008

Unfortunately, tragedies are often the catalyst for change. ...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

I'm the coordinator of a OVW funded project to effect system change for women with disabilities who are victims of interpersonal violence, including stalking. Is there any data regarding women with disabi...

Sarah Caprioli

01/09/2008

This is an area that is still woefully under researched, as ...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Hi, Sarah - We have an OVC award that deals with stalking an...

Jean Solis

01/11/2008

In the past several years women who have suffered domestic violence and stalking related behaviors in their current past and current relationships have not been provided the proper treatment services. How ...

Kathleen Simone

01/09/2008

When you write treatment services do you mean mental health ...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Many states, such as WV, have done away with the old restraining order that has left victims of stalking and threats almost powerless. What suggestions are provided for these victims?

K.Bell

01/09/2008

As a victim advocate and stalking educator, I find as does M...

Mike Proctor

01/14/2008

Im sorry to hear that WV has weakened or eliminated this res...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

What are some ways that a probation department can assist victims after there has been a conviction and the offender is sentenced to probation? We would like to be more active in working with the victim s...

Michelle

01/09/2008

We encourage what Michelle has indicated, in fact we have ou...

Mike Proctor

01/14/2008

I practice civil law in the area of domestic violence, but o...

Atiya

01/09/2008

This is a great suggestion, however, one of the main problem...

Michelle H

01/09/2008

The role of probation officers is critical, and I'm so glad ...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

We have always recommended safety plans and incident journals in addition to contact with law enforcement but that is never enough to protect a victim from an intimate partner. What are the best practice ...

Marti Anderson

01/09/2008

Once again, Michelle brings out several good points. Since w...

Mike Proctor

01/14/2008

Kansas has victim service liaisons who work in the parole of...

Angela Janet

01/09/2008

Would you suggest the same protocol if the victim is being s...

J Kocian

01/09/2008

Safety planning is critical, particularly for victims who ar...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Good afternoon Michelle, Is it difficult to arrest and prosecute someone for stalking if there isn't any hard evidence e.g., stalker drives by home, office, and/or shows up at events and/or parties that...

Alice Moore

01/09/2008

We completley agree with Michelle. Document, Document, Docum...

Mike Proctor

01/14/2008

Lack of evidence always makes it more difficult to arrest an...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

I am the legal advocate for Domestic Violence Services for Cumberland and Perry Counties in PA. DVS/CP is interested in implementing a protocol for stalking within our counties. We are interested in any ...

Nicole Brown

01/09/2008

Since 1991 we have started developing and refining our stalk...

Mike Proctor

01/14/2008

Great to hear that your counties are pursuing a protocol. T...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008

Hello Nicole, There is a very good model protocol availab...

John M Laycock

01/09/2008

We get calls from victims of stalking and DV that are also victims of identity theft by the people who are abusing them. We would appreciate any suggestions you have that might help.

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Linda Foley

01/09/2008

Thank you. We do work with them to help them separate themse...

Linda Foley

01/09/2008

This is a growing concern for victims of stalking and we hav...

Michelle Garcia

01/09/2008