ABSTRACT
This chapter argues that the focus for addressing stalking does not lie in defining the act but in understanding the motivation(s) for the behaviour, which is consistent with developments in the broader aggression field where motivation is argued to be of significance. It considers potential motivations and various typologies for stalking along with an examination and application of the advancements made in the aggression field to understanding stalkers and their behaviour. Indirect aggression and direct aggression are evidenced in existing definitions of stalking although not always explicitly labelled as indirect/direct. There are various interventions in place as a means of addressing stalking behaviour, however many focus on victim-safety strategies and therefore in most part fail to treat the offending behaviour. Stalking is a dynamic process that builds up over time and is reinforced negatively and/or positively. The chapter argues that the stalking field can perhaps make greater consideration of the work undertaken in the aggression field.
