Stalking:

Stalking , the crime of following another person against his or her wishes and harassing that person. The status of stalking as a criminal offense is relatively new, having emerged in the early 1990s, although the behaviours that characterize stalking are not. Learn how to recognize the signs of stalking , such as following, spying, or harassing someone without their consent. Find out how to protect yourself, get help, and report stalking to the authorities. Stalking involves a perpetrator's use of a pattern of harassing or threatening tactics. These tactics are unwanted and cause fear or safety concerns in a victim. Stalking tactics can include: Following and watching the victim. Approaching or showing up in places like the victim's home or workplace.