Stalking is a pattern of behaviors done by one person in order to alarm, frighten, control, pursue, or terrorize another person. Stalking is legally defined as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stalking can include any of the following behaviors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone is vulnerable. It doesn\u2019t matter who you are or what you do. Anyone can be a victim of stalking. Stalkers choose victims that they think are \u201caccessible\u201d and \u201cvulnerable.\u201d They choose victims based on whether they can \u201cget away with it.\u201d Examples include a person who will not be believed, or someone who is unable to enforce clear boundaries. Stalking is a form of power over someone else\u2019s life and is an abusive behavior. The behavior of stalking is intended to control, frighten, and harm the victim. It is a crime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research has shown that women getting out of an abusive relationship and college students are particularly vulnerable for being a victim of stalking. 52% of victims of stalking are 18 to 29 years of age. According to a National College Women Victimization study, 22% of women may be stalked at any time during college\u2026this is not including male victims. In that same study, it was reported that, of those women, nearly 49% were stalked by a college acquaintance. The majority of the rest of the stalkers were reported as classmates or ex-boyfriends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The stalker can be anyone. There is no significant difference in race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, sexual orientation or educational background. Although gender does not predict stalking behavior, it is reported that as high as 87% of stalkers are men. In general, the majority of victims personally knows or is acquainted with their stalker. This is true for the college population as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you or someone you know is being stalked, there are some steps you can take. Stalking is unpredictable and dangerous. The following steps may be taken to increase your safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Student Health Center<\/strong> Director of Student Relations<\/strong> Shelter from the Storm Office<\/strong> Union County Victim Assistance La Grande Police<\/strong> Grande Ronde Hospital Emergency Room<\/strong> Center for Human Development<\/strong>
Counseling Center<\/strong>
Phone: 541-962-3524<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phone: 541- 962-3635<\/a>
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Phone: 541-963-7226<\/a>
24 hour hotline: 541-963-9261<\/a>
*Will assist in stalking\/restraining orders at no cost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Office of District Attorney<\/strong>
Phone: 541-963-1007<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phone: 541-963-1017<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phone: 541-963-1442<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phone: 541-962-8800<\/a>
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