In 2016, about 67 percent of victims of stalking with technology in the United States were subjected by their stalkers to unwanted calls, voice messages, text messages, etc. to excessively contact victim. A further 50 percent of victims received unwanted emails or messages from their stalker through social media.
Distribution of victims of stalking with technology in the United States in 2016, by type of stalking behavior
To be classified as a victim of stalking in the Supplemental Victimization Survey, the respondent must have experienced a repeated course of conduct that either caused them substantial emotional distress or to fear for their safety or the safety of someone they know or would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of someone they know.
More than one type of stalking behavior was possible.
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US Bureau of Justice Statistics. (April 15, 2021). Distribution of victims of stalking with technology in the United States in 2016, by type of stalking behavior [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1231970/percent-victims-stalking-technology-us-type-stalking-behavior/
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US Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2021). Distribution of victims of stalking with technology in the United States in 2016, by type of stalking behavior . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1231970/percent-victims-stalking-technology-us-type-stalking-behavior/
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US Bureau of Justice Statistics, Distribution of victims of stalking with technology in the United States in 2016, by type of stalking behavior Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1231970/percent-victims-stalking-technology-us-type-stalking-behavior/ (last visited December 18, 2024)
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