'To Have or to Harm'.

Currently, there are limited resources documenting and detailing the dangers and solutions to the burgeoning problem of stalking. Linden Gross has provided us with comprehensive research and suggestions from her book, 'To Have or To Harm' for dissemination on this site.
In the first book ever written about the stalking of ordinary people, Gross profiles cases that dramatically reveal the extensive dimensions of the problem. Her analysis helps clarify a dynamic infused withmisinformation and confusion.
In addition to profiling stalkers and their victims, To Have or to Harm' delves deeper into the subject, covering police and legal issues, behavioral and psychological patterns that lead to an escalation of violence, and the approach the Los Angeles Police Department has pioneered to address the problem.
The author was aided in her research by the prominent Los Angeles security advisor, Gavin de Becker, who has also written an introduction to the book. De Becker is widely regarded as our nation's leading expert onstalking. His work has earned him three Presidential appointments, as well as a position on a congressional committee on stalking.
"To Have or to Harm' places this vital issue into perspective, shows how we got in and how we can get out," writes Gavin de Becker, America's leading authority on stalking. 'It will save some lives and improve many others. It will help those victims who need to know what to do right now, and, more importantly, it will help many of you never to become victims at all."

If you wish to obtain a copy of 'To have or to harm,' call Warner Books at 1-800-759-0190 and an operator will process your order over the phone. Or for more details, email bookinfo@ccon.com.

'The Stalking of Kristin'.

As Gloria Steinem says; ' there are no crimes of passion, only crimes of possession. Stalkers are obsessed. They can't let go!'

Washington Post reporter George Lardner, author of 'The Stalking of Kristin', in a live conference on Women's Wire on CompuServe. Lardner won the Pulitzer Prize for his investigation of the stalking and murder of his daughter by her ex-boyfriend. Michael Cartier was under court order to stay away from Kristin when he killed her, and then killed himself in 1992. George Lardner; 'Prosecutors and police, I'm afraid, have taken it on themselves to veto stalking laws by not enforcing them. They are often the only weapons in certain situations and they need to be enforced.'

Resources for Stalking Victims,

On-line Resources:

-N.O.V.A. National Organization for Victim Assistance. NOVA is a national advocate in support of victim rights and services. It's purpose is to provide direct services to victims, and to be an educational resource and support to victim assistance professionals.

S.O.S. Survivors of Stalking. Another resource available for those victims of stalking that are looking for help. Varied information on all aspects of stalking.

NCASA. National Coalition Against Sexual Assault. NCASA was formed in1978 and is part of the national movement to end sexual violence.NCASA is committed to the elimination of sexual violence throughintervention, education, advocacy, and public policy.

Global Women's Committee. An excellent site dedicated to the empowerment of women. A good resource for women attempting to find their way in a male dominated world, this site works to bring women together on a global level to change the world.

N.C.J.A. National Criminal Justice Association has been fighting for justice in many arenas, but has been instrumental in pushing through anti-stalking codes. Visit and support them.

F.V.P.A. Family Violence Protection Agency is a comprehensive collection of resources relating to domestic violence issues, focusing on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy reform.

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Some really good information on violence crimes and techniques for protecting oneself. Lots of usable tips.

Look Who's Stalking. A different take on stalking and the laws that accompany it from the pages of Living Marxism. Mainly forinterest, see what you think.

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