Last updated by Stephanie Rosser on Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Research indicates that individuals who are stalked by an intimate partner are at an elevated risk of physical harm, including homicide. The sense of entitlement, jealousy or control can fuel the stalking behaviour and is a broader pattern of controlling and coercive behaviour. Read more, including a local case study to help with understanding.

Discover the differences between cyberstalking and digital stalking and learn how these forms of abuse use technology to harass and control victims. Find out what steps you can take to protect yourself. For more information, visit the SETDAB Digital Stalking resource page.