Identifying components of a successful anti-stalking program in San Diego county

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dc.contributor.authorSullivan, Celia Anne
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-23T20:36:34Z
dc.date.available2025-11-23T20:36:34Z
dc.date.issued1996
dc.description.abstractThe crime of stalking is committed by approximately 200,000 people. It has been predicted that one in 20 American women become victims of stalking at some time in their lives. In San Diego County, the number of cases issued charging the crime of stalking are minuscule in part because of the following: (1) the law is comparatively new; (2) there is virtually no police officer training on stalking; and (3) the actions which make up the crime are often seen by police as bits and parts of other crimes. Without the complete involvement of an anti-stalking multi-agency approach that includes intensive investigation, vigorous prosecution, and consistent, thorough follow-up, stalkers cannot be successfully controlled and reduce victimization cannot be reduced. Due to the recognized need for effective intervention in stalking cases, and the need to reduce victimization and control the stalker, the purpose of this study was to identify the components of a successful anti-stalking program in San Diego. The methodology used open-ended interviews with three representatives from law enforcement, two representatives from probation, two representatives from judiciary and three representatives from mental health who were experts in the field of stalking.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/5028
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionNational University (NU)
dc.subjectForensic science
dc.titleIdentifying components of a successful anti-stalking program in San Diego county
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.disciplineForensic Science
thesis.degree.grantorNational University (NU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
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