presentation about stalking (englisch gk 10)

8/9/2019 Presentation about Stalking (Englisch GK 10)

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Introduction

n 1. Definitions of stalking

n 2. Types of stalkers and their behaviours

n 3. What to do in case of being stalked

m 3.1 How to know if you are a victim ofstalking

m 3.2 Solutions

n 4. Psychological effects

n 5. Discussion

n 6. Used sources


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to stalk = to observean animal with theintention to hunt it

has been used todescribe an obsessedstranger who

harasses a celebrityor any other person

to harass sb: to distress, to disturb, to trouble

1. Definitions of stalking


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Definitions used in psychiatry andpsychology

A stalker

provokes fear

shows different

intrusive

behaviors

more than two

weeks

intrusive: molesting, disturbing, aggressive


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2. Types of stalkers and their

behaviours

Majority are male

Male stalkers often havea criminal history

Women often stalksomeone they haveknown

Women often stalk otherwomen

Men stalk women only


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Mistaken belief that the other

person loves them

(erotomania)

Desire to help the other person

Series of actions which inthemselves can be legal

Use threats and violence to

frighten their victims

Less common are sexual

assaults or physical attacksthat leave serious physical

injuries

assault: attack, aggression

injury: harm, damage, mistreatment

Psychology


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Categories of stalkers

Psychotic disorders: delusional disorder, schizophrenia etc.

Nonpsychotic disorders:

depression, adjustment disorder, drugs,dependency, borderline, narcissism, paranoia, etc.

influenced by psychological factors (anger, hate,projection of guilt, obsession, minimization, jealousy,etc.)

It is more common that the stalker has no antipathicfeelings towards the victim

delusion: illusion, mistake, hallucination

adjustment: adaption = making something useful in a new way

borderline: personality disorder characterized by intensity and variability of moods

narcissism: excessive self-love


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3. What to do in case ofbeing stalked


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3.2 Solutions

DON'T Try to handle it

yourself

This person has been

studying you like an insect

He knows everything

Such people are expert

manipulators

Realize that he really

knows you and is buildinghis strategy around that

knowledge!


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Infor the police!

Tell the stalker that you dont wish any contact

Publicity: inform your family, your neighbours, yourfriends etc.

You notice you are in danger (he/ she is following

you etc.) CALL 110 You need evidences: documentation of emails,

letters, gifts, calls etc.

Report it to the police!

Go to an organisation that helps victims:


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4. Psychological effects

A terrifying experience forvictims

Risk of psychological

trauma Possible physical harm

Offender breaks into thelife-world of the victim

Mental abuse

abuse: mistreat, harm, hurt, damage


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5. Discussion

1. If you realized you are being stalked,

what would you do?

2. Do you believe the police could help

you?


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6. Sources

https://www.polizei-beratung.de

http://www.aktivoli.de

http://es.wikipedia.org http://www.aware.org

http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com

http://www.stalkingbehavior.com

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