Stalking
Policing, Investigation, and Prevention
Advances in Police Theory and Practice Series

This book gives readers a deep knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and causes of stalking and practical insights into effective methods of policing. It describes the characteristics of stalking with reference to case study material and presents an overview of the psychological and social factors relevant to the aetiology of stalking. Leveraging the wealth of recent work within law enforcement and academia, it explores best practices for investigating and managing stalking cases as well as identifying challenges and solutions.

Preface. What Is Stalking? Stalker Characteristics, Motivation and Explanation. Victim Characteristics. Legal Issues in Stalking. Effective Investigation of Stalking Incidents, Initial Investigation. Effective Investigation of Incidents 2, Secondary Investigators. Special Topics in Investigation. Threat Assessment, Threat Identification and Threat Management. Working with Other Agencies. Stalking Risk Reduction. Future Directions. Conclusions.

Professor Karl Roberts currently serves as Chair and Professor of Policing and Criminal Justice, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, Australia and Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Massachusetts. Michelle Garcia is Director of the Stalking Resource Center at the National Center for Victims of Crime, Washington, D.C.