How to Spot the Warning Signs of Stalking Before It Escalates

Summary

Hear why most Gen Z survivors don't even recognize they're being stalked, the chilling phrase that signals real danger in a relationship, lethality risk factors backed by research, and a true case study showing how stalking escalates when it's ignored.

Plus, learn the resource of where to go for help if this is happening to you or someone you love.

Resources

SPARC - Stalking Prevention Awareness and Resource Center- Training for law enforcement, advocates, and therapists, a free victim documentation log, and the SLII risk assessment framework discussed in this episode.

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TIMESTAMPS

[01:03] Today's topic: stalking, and how pop culture romanticizes it

[01:25] Gen Z stalking stat and the behaviors that actually count as stalking

[03:29] Crediting the session: SPARC director Jennifer Landhouse and professor Patrick Brady

[04:18] Pop culture examples: Twilight, Mrs. Doubtfire, Amazing Spider-Man

[05:26] Myth busting: stalker psychology and the "if I can't have you" mindset

[08:19] Stalking by proxy, including Mandi's own story

[09:10] Trusting your intuition and protective action stats

[10:02] Protective actions by victims

[11:08] Lethality risk factors

[12:46] Inside the mind of convicted stalkers

[14:40] Case study: the coworker stalker

[20:14] The SLII risk assessment framework and victim resources

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