Crime Victim: Stalking
As a victim advocate, your best friend became a victim of a crime of violence after being stalked for several months, and that incident changed your life. You provided comfort and support to your friend during the judicial process and you guided that friend through the criminal judicial process. Your efforts were successful in obtaining the help needed and criminal justice outcomes desired by your friend.
The new prosecutor for whom you have been working as a victims' witness assistant has had several calls from victims of stalking. Some cases seem more serious than other cases; however, one case that no one in the office thought was serious resulted in the victim's death. Everyone thought that the couple was just going through a difficult breakup. This case had a tremendous impact on the entire office, especially you.
To help make sure that the office does not minimize a potentially dangerous situation again, the prosecutor has asked you to put together an intake, evaluation, and assessment instrument to be used in taking information on stalking situations. Be sure to check stalking statutes, and cite the elements of the crime of stalking in your documents.
In 2-3 pages, provide a guide for using the intake form for stalking or other crime victims.
Create a topic paper (2–3 pages) in APA format discussing the following:
Importance of recognizing the signs of stalking
Criminal definition of stalking for your jurisdiction (cite a relevant stalking statute)
Key facts that you felt all office personnel should know about stalking, such as the remedies designed to help a stalking victim
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Importance of recognizing the signs of stalking
Recognizing the warning signs of stalking is of the utmost significance, as it is a crime that often goes unreported and can have devastating long-term physical and psychological consequences for victims. If detected promptly, steps can be taken to address the situation and prevent aggravation. Early detection of stalking is essential, allowing those affected to get the help and protection they need and enabling potential repercussions for the perpetrator. It is important to note that stalking can encompass much more than physical attacks; subtle control and surveillance, such as excessively checking up on someone, making unwanted calls, or trying to control their activities, can be just as detrimental. By being aware of the indicators and acting quickly, we can ensure the safety of those in danger.
Definition of Stalking in Alaska
In Alaska, stalking is a knowing engagement in conduct that recklessly places one or their family member in fear of death or physical injury. In accordance with the Stalking and Domestic Violence Restraining Order Code Section: 11.41.260 & .270, such behavior encompasses non-physical contact such as communication via telephone, email, or other channels. This is classified as a first-degree Class C felony and can result in a fine of up to $50,000 and imprisonment for a maximum of five years if certain aggravating elements are present, including violation of a current order of protection, the victim being under the age of sixteen, the defendant in possession of a lethal weapon while stalking, the perpetrator is a repeat offender, or if any other serious offense is c...