Stalkers -

Stalking behaviors are diverse and can happen in person or online (cyberstalking):

: Usually a former intimate partner seeking reconciliation or revenge after a breakup. This is the most common and potentially violent type. Stalkers

Psychologists generally classify stalkers into five primary categories based on their motivations: Stalking behaviors are diverse and can happen in

Stalking is defined as a repeated pattern of unwanted behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear for their safety. It is a dangerous crime that often escalates; research shows that 76% of women murdered by an intimate partner were stalked before their death. Types of Stalkers It is a dangerous crime that often escalates;

: Motivated by a perceived injustice or humiliation. They aim to "even the score" and derive power from causing fear.

: The rarest and most dangerous type. They stalk as a prelude to a physical or sexual assault, often without the victim realizing they are being watched. Recognizing the Signs