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A growing number of law enforcement agencies are recognizing the serious nature and extent of cyberstalking and taking aggressive action to respond. Some larger metropolitan areas, such as Los Angeles and New York, have seen numerous incidents of cyberstalking and have specialized units available to investigate and prosecute these cases. For example, Los Angeles has developed the stalking and Threat Assessment Team. This team combines special sections of the police department and district attorn... Read More

As a stalking victim, you are not alone. Do not lose hope. The support network in your community may include hotlines, counseling services, and support groups. Trained victim advocates can provide vital information and a full range of support services, such as assistance through the criminal justice process and help finding out about your rights as a stalking victim. You may be able to obtain a restraining order or a "no-contact" order through the clerk of court. These are court orders signed b... Read More

Any person who suspects that he or she is being stalked should report all contacts and incidents to local law enforcement, according to the Office for Victims of Crime. The brochure "Stalking Victimization" from the U.S. Department of Justice OVC, gives the following tips for those who are being stalked: To make arrest and prosecution more likely, stalking victims should document every incident as thoroughly as possible, including collecting/keeping videotapes, audiotapes, phone answering mach... Read More