@article{ref1,
title="The assessment and management of stalking perpetrated by clients against their  counselors",
journal="Violence and victims",
year="2020",
author="Storey, Jennifer E. and Hart, Stephen D.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Mental health professionals are at heightened risk of stalking victimization,  however minimal research has examined empirically supported risk factors for  stalking and the efficacy of risk management strategies. Three hundred and six  counselors were surveyed, and the present study focuses on the 7% (n = 23) who had  been stalked by clients. <br><br>RESULTS describe the characteristics of stalking,  perpetrators, and victims and the perceived efficacy of management strategies  employed. Stalking behaviors tended to be of lower severity. Common perpetrator risk  factors included relationship problems, anger, and obsession. Victim vulnerabilities  were identified, where many victims engaged in behavior considered ineffective in  response to stalking. Victims often encountered problems coping with victimization  due to inadequate access to resources. <br><br>RESULTS indicate that risk management plans  must be individualized and highlight ways that mental health professionals can and  would like to be protected from stalking.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-6708",
doi="10.1891/VV-D-19-00107",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/VV-D-19-00107"
}