Stalking training done by STARC

Identifying and Responding to Stalking Description
Stalking is a prevalent, dangerous, and often misunderstood crime and is frequently overlooked within our criminal justice system. This class explores the dynamics of stalking, focusing on the highly contextual nature of the crime, by discussing common tactics used by perpetrators, stalking’s co-occurrence with domestic violence, the use of risk assessments in stalking cases, explores common technologies used by offenders, as well as tools law enforcement and other multi-disciplinary attendees can utilize to enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable.

Objectives
By the end of the seminar, participants will be better able to:

• Identify stalking behaviors and dynamics
• Recognize the intersection of stalking with domestic and sexual violence
• Identify the 14 risk factors in stalking cases
• Identify common technologies utilized by stalking offenders to monitor and track their victims
• Apply strategies for working with victims of stalking
• Enhance investigations through accurate and thorough reports