@article {Sheridan:August 2001:0265-5527:215, author = "Sheridan, Lorraine", author = "Davies, Graham", author = "Boon, Julian", title = "The Course and Nature of Stalking: A Victim Perspective", journal = "Howard Journal of Criminal Justice", volume = "40", year = "August 2001", abstract = "This article presents results from the first survey of stalking victims to be conducted in the United Kingdom. In-depth questionnaire data are drawn on to investigate the course and nature of prolonged stalking in 95 self-defined victims. Findings indicate a pattern of repeated intrusions, a high violence risk for both victims and their loved ones, a dearth of sources of support, and varied police response. Stalkers had higher socio-economic status than most other criminals, were ex-partners of the victim in under half of cases, and did not necessarily operate alone.", pages = "215-234(20)", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bpl/hojo/2001/00000040/00000003/art00001" doi = "doi:10.1111/1468-2311.00204" }