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Firstmonday: An exploration of predatory behaviour in cyberspace: Towards a typology of cyberstalkers
Report on a study by forensic psychologist Leroy McFarlane and author Paul Bocij. This study aimed to identify a classification of cyberstalkers by interviewing victims. Twenty-four participants were interviewed and their responses logged on a 76-item Cyberstalking Incident Checklist. A typology of cyberstalkers was developed.
Cyberstalking
Report written by Emma Ogilvie and published by Australian Institute of Criminology.
Stalking: Policing and Prosecuting Practices in three Australian Jurisdictions
Examines stalking trends as indicated by police and court data across the jurisdictions of Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. Report written by Emma Ogilvie and published by Australian Institute of Criminology.
Cyberstalking
A CBS News 48 hours feature including a set of stories focused on children's safety.
Cyber-Stalking: Obsessional Pursuit and the Digital Criminal
Article in The Crime Library, by Wayne Petherick.
Notes of a Cyber-Victim
Diary notes describing experiences across Australia, Malaysia and India and focusing on the use of "wireless spy devices."
Working to Halt Online Abuse
A volunteer organization founded in 1997 to fight online harassment through education of the general public, education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims. WHOA has also formulated voluntary policies which they encourage online communities to adopt in order to create safe and welcoming environments for all Internet users. Includes a form that victims of online harassment/cyberstalking can use to get help.
Abuse of Usenet: Cyberstalked
Jayne Hitchock's battle with Usenet spammer Woodside Literary Agency began in 1996, and continued into 2002 with her cyberstalkers sentenced to prison and probation on charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, perjury and making false statements to a federal officer. Hitchcock's site details the case from start to finish, and shows how it led to new laws making cyberstalking a criminal offense in New Hampshire (USA).
Cyberstalking and On-line Harassment
Briefly addresses cyberstalking and online harassment, with links to other sites with more in-depth articles.
State Computer Harassment or "Cyberstalking" Laws
National Conference of State Legislatures
Get Help On Cyberstalking
Information and advice from the National Center for Victims of Crime (USA).
Cyberstalking and Internet Safety FAQ
A short list of questions and answers written by Rachel R. Hartman. Includes some links to other resources.
lies, threats, a lost identity and the internet
Chronicle of identity theft in blogs and cyberstalking. Includes tips on preventing online identity theft.
Cyberstalking: A New Challenge for Law Enforcement and Industry
A Report from the Attorney General to the Vice President. Summarizes the problem, gives suggestions and prevention tips, and provides annotated links to related materials and sites.
The Stalked Need a Safety Net
Wired News story by Katie Dean.
The Epidemic of Cyberstalking
Wired News story by Katie Dean.
Cyberstalking Law Invoked
Wired News report.
Stalking Site: Slick or Sick?
Wired News story by Lynn Burke.
About Cyberstalking - An Online Guide
Information, including country-specific data, from WiredPatrol, an Internet help, education and safety organization. WiredPatrol was formerly known as CyberAngels.
WiredSafety
Information on Internet safety, including resources for combating cyberstalking.
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