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JAPAN’S POLICY AGAINST THE CRIME OF STALKING
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Stalking is a relatively newly criminalized type of behavior that should be brought to public attention and awareness. Through a review of statistical data, the relevant anti-stalking act, media portrayal and social impact, the article aims to provide an overview of Japan’s response to stalking acts. In Japan, stalking is listed as a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment with work and fines. It can be concluded that almost all victims receive additional guidance, however, this has been criticized as insufficient. Statistical studies with a wider scope should be introduced, while the law should be revised regularly and expanded to include clinical therapy for perpetrators.
... A stalker's mind is much more intricate, and there have been numerous distributions by researchers and stalking victims concerning stalkers' mindset, conduct and thought processes. On the stalker's side, there is basically in every case a type of mental issue at play, and keeping in mind that approved alerts, punishments and sentences are objective from a legitimate perspective, the support of well-being experts ought to be sought after right off, in order to decide the guilty party's perspective and subsequently the prospect for additional, more hazardous activities (Nikolova, 2020). ...
Cyber stalking is the intimidation or threat to cause distress by blackmailing through internet.Cyber stalking is considered to be a threat to the right to privacy while abusing freedom of information. To discuss the subject issue author has used empirical study methodology. The first part provides an explanation of cyber-stalking in detail while discussing its factors, classification and impacts. In the second part, while discussing the impacts of cyber-stalking, then further discussion provides glimpses of sociological and psychological perspectives and causes of cyber-stalking. Finally, the discussion concluded with recommendations intended to provide a way forward for future research.
Stalking is now a major social and legal issue, as well as a clinical problem for mental health professionals. This absorbing and informative book draws on the authors' extensive experience of working with stalkers and their victims in the clinical setting. Topics covered include: • The growing recognition of stalking as an issue of public, legal and scientific concern • The definition, classification and epidemiology of stalking • The impact on victims, and how this may be reduced • Same-gender stalking, stalking by proxy, workplace stalking, and the stalking of professionals, such as doctors and teachers • The association of stalking with physical and sexual assault • Anti-stalking laws internationally • Support and practical advice for victims • Assessing and managing the stalker With many case histories, and an approach that is at once scholarly and highly practical, this will be the definitive guide and reference for anyone with a professional or academic interest in this complex behaviour.
This paper examines the social and psychological impact on victims of stalking.
A group of 100 victims of stalking completed a 50-item questionnaire on their experiences.
The majority of the victims were subjected to multiple forms of harassment including being followed, repeatedly approached and bombarded with letters and telephone calls for periods varying from a month to 20 years. Threats were received by 58 subjects, and 34 were physically or sexually assaulted. All but six victims made major changes in their social and work lives, with 53% changing or ceasing employment and 39% moving home. Increased levels of anxiety were reported by 83%, intrusive recollections and flashbacks by 55%, with nightmares, appetite disturbances and depressed mood also being commonly reported. Suicidal ruminations were acknowledged by 24% of victims. The criteria for a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder were fulfilled in 37% of subjects, with a further 18% having the clinical features but not qualifying for a stressor involving threatened or actual physical harm.
The study indicates the extent of the social and psychological damage sustained by those subjected to persistent stalking, and underlines the inadequacy of the current legal and medical responses to the needs of these victims.
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