ABSTRACT

A decade later, we can state: Cyberstalking is a new behavior and an even newer crime. Th is chapter will address the what, who, why, where, and how of cyberstalking, including the many defi nitions of the word and the behaviors demonstrated by cyberstalkers; where and how cyberstalking is done; who propagates this potentially criminal behavior and why; the laws surrounding this relatively recent phenomenon; and, fi nally, the steps to consider should someone fi nd themselves in the unfortunate situation as the victim of a cyberstalker.