Computers: Internet: Abuse: Cyberstalking

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About Cyberstalking - An Online Guide
Comprehensive information [including country-specific data] from WiredPatrol, an Internet help, education & safety organization. WiredPatrol was formerly known as CyberAngels.

Abuse of Usenet: Cyberstalked
Jayne Hitchock's battle with Usenet spammer Woodside Literary Agency began in 1996, and continued into 2002 with her cyberstalkers sentenced to prison and probation on charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, perjury and making false statements to a federal officer. Hitchcock's site details the case from start to finish, and shows how it led to new laws making cyberstalking a criminal offense in New Hampshire (USA).

Cyberstalking - Is it Covered by Current Anti-Stalking Laws
A student paper written for a "Law and the Internet" course at Georgia State University in 1998. Authors are Craig Lee and Patrick Lynch.

Cyberstalking: A New Challenge for Law Enforcement and Industry
A Report from the Attorney General to the Vice President, August 1999. Summarizes the problem, gives suggestions and prevention tips, and provides annotated links to related materials and sites.

Cyberstalking and Internet Safety FAQ
A short list of questions and answers written by Rachel R. Hartman. Includes some links to other resources.

Cyberstalking and On-line Harassment
Briefly addresses cyberstalking and online harassment, with links to other sites with more in-depth articles.

Cyberstalking in India
Details cases of online harassment and cybercrime in India, including tips on getting police help.

Cyberstalking: Menaced on the internet
An analysis of the peculiarities of cyberstalking and strategies to prevent and fight digital stalking. By: Dr. Albert Benschop (University of Amsterdam).

Cyber-Stalking: Obsessional Pursuit and the Digital Criminal
Article in The Crime Library, by Wayne Petherick.

Firstmonday: An exploration of predatory behaviour in cyberspace: Towards a typology of cyberstalkers
Report on a study by forensic psychologist Leroy McFarlane and author Paul Bocij. This study aimed to identify a classification of cyberstalkers by interviewing victims. Twenty-four participants were interviewed and their responses logged on a 76-item Cyberstalking Incident Checklist. A typology of cyberstalkers was developed.

Gender Harassment on the Internet
Student paper written for a "Law on the Internet" course at Georgia State University in 1995. Authors are Vicki Bell and Denise de La Rue.

Get Help On Cyberstalking
Information and advice from the National Center for Victims of Crime (USA).

lies, threats, a lost identity and the internet
Chronicle of identity theft in blogs and cyberstalking. Includes tips on preventing online identity theft.

Notes of a Cyber-Victim
Diary notes describing experiences across Australia, Malaysia and India and focusing on the use of "wireless spy devices."

State Computer Harassment or "Cyberstalking" Laws
National Conference of State Legislatures

WiredSafety
Comprehensive information on Internet safety, including resources for combating cyberstalking.

Working to Halt Online Abuse
A volunteer organization founded in 1997 to fight online harassment through education of the general public, education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims. WHOA has also formulated voluntary policies which they encourage online communities to adopt in order to create safe and welcoming environments for all Internet users. The site includes a form that victims of online harassment/cyberstalking can use to get help.

Stalking: Policing and Prosecuting Practices in three Australian Jurisdictions
Examines stalking trends as indicated by police and court data across the jurisdictions of Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. Report written by Emma Ogilvie and published by Australian Institute of Criminology. (November, 2000)

Cyberstalking
Report written by Emma Ogilvie and published by Australian Institute of Criminology. (September, 2000)

The Epidemic of Cyberstalking
Wired News story by Katie Dean. (May 1, 2000)

The Stalked Need a Safety Net
Wired News story by Katie Dean. (May 1, 2000)

Cyberstalking
A CBS News 48 hours feature including a set of stories focused on children's safety. (March 30, 2000)

Stalking Site: Slick or Sick?
Wired News story by Lynn Burke. (March 17, 2000)

Cyberstalking: A New Challenge for Law Enforcement and Industry
A Report from the Attorney General to the Vice President August 1999. (August, 1999)

Cyberstalking Law Invoked
Wired News report. (January 25, 1999)

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