%0 Journal Article
%T The Course and Nature of Stalking: A Victim Perspective
%J Howard journal of criminal justice
%D 2001
%A Sheridan, Lorraine
%A Davies, Graham
%A Boon, Julian C. W.
%V 40
%N 3
%P 215-234
%X This article presents results from the first survey of stalking victims to be conducted in the United Kingdom. In-depth questionnaire data are drawn on to investigate the course and nature of prolonged stalking in 95 self-defined victims. Findings indicate a pattern of repeated intrusions, a high violence risk for both victims and their loved ones, a dearth of sources of support, and varied police response. Stalkers had higher socio-economic status than most other criminals, were ex-partners of the victim in under half of cases, and did not necessarily operate alone.<p />
%G 
%I John Wiley and Sons
%@ 0265-5527
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1468-2311.00204