In 2016, about 23 percent of stalking victims in the United States had their stalking stopped by changing or blocking their phone number, email, or social media account or by getting a new phone or computer. A further 8.2 percent of victims had their stalking stopped because the victim moved.
Share of stalking victims in the United States in 2016, by reason why stalking stopped
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.
*Includes employer; school official, faculty, or staff; clergy or faith leader; or some other person.
**Includes the offender died and other reasons why the stalking behaviors stopped.
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