Ch. 1. What Is Stalking? -- Ch. 2. Stalking as a Problem in Young People -- Ch. 3. The Nature of Stalking in Young People -- Ch. 4. The Development of Stalking -- Ch. 5. The Early Signs -- Ch. 6. The Risk of Violence -- Ch. 7. The Impact on Victims -- Ch. 8. Interventions and Case Management -- Ch. 9. Legal Responses
Summary
This book offers mental health professionals and attorneys a review of current research on stalking and related forms of obsessional harassment as well as recommendations for assessment and treatment of young stalking victims and perpetrators. The book explores related forms of obsessional harassment such as bullying, sexual harassment, and dating violence and provides a psychodynamic conceptualization of stalking with a particular emphasis on developmental issues related to attachment, identity formation, and emotional states involving jealousy, envy, and anger. Practical recommendations for managing stalking cases, implementing policy, and maintaining personal safety make this book a resource for mental health professionals, parents, and school officials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-276) and indexes
Issuing Body
Made available through: American Psychological Association's PsyBooks Collection
