Stalking In America

The shocking and definitive look at the growing phenomenon of stalking in America. The first book on the subject to bring together statistical data, case studies, interviews with experts, and social analysis, Stalked! brings this often overlooked crime into the open and offers real solutions for victims.

The National Institute of Justice of the U.S. Department of Justice presents the full text of "Stalking in America: Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey," by Patricia Tjaden and Nancy Thoennes. The report highlights data concerning stalking in the United States. Stalking refers to harassing or threatening behavior that an individual engages in repeatedly.

Cause stalking is performed by extremist and anti-government groups in which targets are subjected to harassment campaigns, break-ins, staged incidents, vandalism, etc. This book discusses who the stalkers are and describes their methods. It is also a guide for victims.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) represents a giant step forward in our country's response to violence against women, including stalking and domestic violence (S&DV). This annual report to Congress provides info. about strategies that show promise and research that enhances our understanding of S&DV, against both women and children. Chapters: S&DV in Amer.; fed. and state anti-stalking legislation; sentencing and supervision of stalkers; the Dept. of Justice's response to S&DV; anti-stalking legislation update; state stalking laws; stalking resources on the Internet; selected bibliography; and list of contacts for sentencing and supervision of stalkers.

An account of the FBI's investigation of prominent American sociologists, based on documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. It suggests that the FBI marginalized critical sociologists and suppressed the development of a Marxist tradition in American sociology.