Intimate partner violence, technology, and stalking

Violence Against Women. 2007 Aug;13(8):842-56. doi: 10.1177/1077801207302045.

Abstract

This research note describes the use of a broad range of technologies in intimate partner stalking, including cordless and cellular telephones, fax machines, e-mail, Internet-based harassment, global positioning systems, spy ware, video cameras, and online databases. The concept of "stalking with technology" is reviewed, and the need for an expanded definition of cyberstalking is presented. Legal issues and advocacy-centered responses, including training, legal remedies, public policy issues, and technology industry practices, are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Battered Women / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Battered Women / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Male
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Spouse Abuse / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Spouse Abuse / statistics & numerical data*
  • Telecommunications / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Telecommunications / statistics & numerical data*
  • United States
  • Women's Health*