Practical guides, research updates, and survivor resources from the National Stalking Resource Center. New articles are added regularly.
Verified stalking statistics from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the CDC: how many people are stalked, who is affected, and how often it is reported.
What the data says about cyberstalking prevalence: how government surveys measure technology-based stalking, what they found, and where the gaps are.
How common is stalking in the United States? Lifetime and yearly odds for women and men, based on CDC and Bureau of Justice Statistics survey data.
Who is most at risk of stalking? Government data on gender, age, race and ethnicity, and relationship status, plus what the research can and cannot tell you.
Do stalkers become violent? Learn what government data and research say about stalking and violence, the warning signs of escalation, and how to plan.
Are most stalkers men? What national data shows about the gender of stalkers and victims, why the answer is more complicated, and why behavior matters more.
Facts about stalkers from government research: how they find victims, common behaviors, why many are known to the victim, and what it means for your safety.
Twelve common stalking myths debunked with government data: who stalks, whether men are stalked, whether blocking works, and when stalking is a crime.
Stalking by proxy happens when someone uses others to monitor, contact, or harass you. Learn the signs, your legal options, and how to respond safely.
Reverse stalking is not a legal term. Learn what it usually means, how courts handle counter-accusations, and how to protect yourself if accused.
Electronic stalking uses phones, accounts, trackers, and smart devices to monitor you. Learn the warning signs, how it works, and the safest steps to take.
Checking someone's profile is not the same as stalking them. Learn where casual social media "stalking" ends and real, illegal stalking begins.
When does repeated unwanted contact become stalking? Learn the legal elements, what separates harassment from stalking, and what to do after you say stop.
What does prurient intent mean? A plain-English explanation of the term in obscenity, voyeurism, and stalking contexts, and how it differs from intent to harass.
What can be reported if you feel watched or harassed by groups? Learn how to document real events, report crimes, and find mental health support without judgment.
Stalking vs. harassment: how the two differ, where they overlap, what each requires legally, and where to report workplace, school, online, and criminal conduct.
How to report stalking, step by step: document it, choose where to report, what to tell police, how to follow up, and options for online and federal reports.
How to report a stalker to the police: what to bring, what to say, a sample statement, and what to do if officers don't take your report seriously.
How to report online stalking: save evidence, report to the platform, file with police, and use the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center for internet crimes.
A practical seven-step plan to get help for online stalking: secure accounts, document, report, reduce exposure, and seek protection using official resources.
Is there a stalking hotline? Who to call in the United States for emergencies, crisis support, reporting, victim services, and unwanted phone calls, with scripts.
Official resources for stalking victims in the U.S.: emergency help, police, victim services, courts, compensation, mental health, work, school, and free tools.
How to find safe support after being stalked: support groups, counseling, online forums and their risks, how to participate safely, and warning signs of a bad group.
Stalking websites explained: sites that help victims, sites that expose your information, how to find what's published about you, and how to protect yourself.
Where to report stalking in every state: protective order names, who qualifies, and links to official-source guides for all 50 states, with downloadable PDFs.
How to keep a stalking incident log that holds up: what to record, a ready-to-use template, where to store it safely, and mistakes to avoid.
A stalking behavior checklist: 40 behaviors that may indicate stalking, grouped by type, with guidance on what to do if several apply to you.
How to request stalking records: police reports, 911 recordings, court records, protective order copies, and public records requests, with a sample request and tips.
How to prove stalking in a criminal case versus a protective order hearing: standards of proof, the evidence that matters, testimony, and how to prepare.
Federal stalking laws explained: interstate stalking, cyberstalking, violating protection orders across state lines, threats, and when federal charges apply.
Federal cyberstalking law explained: how 18 U.S.C. 2261A covers stalking by internet, phone, and electronic means, related statutes, and how to report.
Interstate threats explained: how 18 U.S.C. 875(c) treats threats sent across state lines, what counts as a true threat, and what to do if you receive one.
How stalking cases move through the justice system: report, investigation, charges, arrest, court, sentencing, and what victims can expect and ask at each step.
Protection against stalking: how protective, restraining, and no-contact orders work, who qualifies, what they include, and what to do if they are violated.
Stalking prevention: practical ways to reduce your risk, from setting boundaries early and protecting your privacy online to workplace, campus, and dating safety.
How to stop a stalker: what tends to work, what doesn't, how to set one clear boundary, document, report, get an order, and protect yourself while you wait.
Stalker alerts explained: unknown tracker warnings on your phone, offender release notifications, account security alerts, and what to do when an alert goes off.
Stalkerware is hidden software that monitors your phone. Learn the warning signs, how to check safely, why removal can alert the stalker, and what to do next.
How to block an abuser online without losing evidence: document first, block and mute smartly, handle new accounts, and protect yourself when blocking isn't enough.
Free tools for stalking victims: risk assessment, safety plan, evidence checks, police report and protection order builders, data removal, plus government tools.
How to opt out of people-search sites like TruePeopleSearch, NumberVille, and 411.com: a safe step-by-step process, what to expect, and how to avoid removal scams.
If intimate images of you were shared without consent: what to do first, your protections under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, how to report, and where to find support.
If you can't stop contacting or watching someone, here is how to stop, what counseling and treatment can help, and how to find help without making things worse.
What stalking stories have in common, how to read and share them safely, and how to respond when someone tells you theirs, based on government research.
Practical ways to cope after being stalked: normal reactions, sleep and routine, when to get help, handling others' reactions, and rebuilding a sense of safety.
National Stalking Awareness Month is every January. Learn why it matters and how individuals, schools, employers, and communities can take part safely.
Is there a job called stalker? How private investigators differ from stalkers, what the law allows, how to spot paid surveillance, and how to hire one lawfully.
How stalking risk and threat assessment work: what professionals consider, what a risk result means, how risk changes, and how to share concerns.
What a stalking resource center is, what Stalking.org's free tools and guides offer, who they're for, and how to use them safely alongside official government help.
A complete guide to stalking: definition, laws, common behaviors, warning signs, statistics, how to document and report it, and where to get help.
A step-by-step guide to securing your accounts, removing your data from brokers, documenting evidence, and building a safety plan — entirely from your browser.
How stalking is defined under federal and state law, and what legal protections are available to victims.
Why prosecutors reject screenshots — and how to collect digital evidence that actually stands up.
Intimate partner violence is not only physical. Learn the behavioral warning signs, including digital control and coercion.
Doxxing publishes your private information to harass you. Learn how it happens and what to do next.
Elder abuse often goes unreported. Learn the physical, financial, and emotional warning signs.
Stalking is a pattern of unwanted contact or surveillance that causes fear. Learn what counts as stalking, what the law says, and what to do next.
Most victims know the person stalking them. Learn who stalks, how long stalking usually lasts, and why some cases continue for years.
A stalker does not need to speak to frighten you. Learn how following, surveillance, and GPS tracking count as stalking and how to respond safely.
Repeated calls, texts, emails, and letters can qualify as stalking. Learn what courts look for and how to document unwanted digital contact.
Research links certain warning signs to violence in stalking cases. Learn what they are, what they do not mean, and how to protect yourself.
Threats can be spoken, written, implied, or passed through someone else. Learn what counts as a credible threat in stalking cases and what to do.
Stalking laws focus on patterns, not single events. Learn what course of conduct means and how to show repeated acts with clear records.
Many stalking laws look at how the victim was affected. Learn how courts treat fear and emotional distress, and how to show the impact honestly.
Many stalking laws ask what the stalker intended. Learn how intent is defined, how courts infer it from behavior, and how to show it with clear records.
Learn what kinds of evidence help prove stalking, including your own testimony, witnesses, records, and physical proof, and how to gather it safely.
Data brokers sell your home address for under a dollar. Here is how to opt out of the major sites, step by step.
Cyberstalking is the use of technology to harass, monitor, or intimidate. Learn the most common tactics and the early warning signs to watch for.
A written safety plan is one of the most effective tools a victim can have. Here is how to create one in minutes.