Friday, January 18, 2013

About Women's Health: Stalking & Technology: What Women Need to Know

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From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor
In a nod to Stalking Awareness Month, we'll look at the crime that affects 6.6 million Americans each year, plus some of the ways modern technology can be used to harm or help victims.

What Is Cyberstalking?
Legal definitions of stalking vary, but experts consider this a fair description: Stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Learn how it plays out online..
Search Related Topics:  cyberstalking  cyberbullying  internet addiction

Easing the Emotional Toll
The internet, GPS, smartphones: technology can empower stalkers to track, contact and spread rumors about their targets. That's part of the reason that anxiety, insomnia and depression are more prevalent among stalking victims than the general population, especially if the stalking involves being followed or having one's property destroyed. Read more about dealing with anxiety.

Tools & Strategies For Prevention & Protection
In the National Center For Victims of Crime's resource center, you can find out how to keep your address confidential, along with tips on how to help support a person being stalked. To start: Don't blame her, believe her. Learn How to Stop A Facebook Stalker
Search Related Topics:  facebook  online safety  social networking

Health History: Roe v. Wade Turns 40
What women's health newsletter could end without a mention of this anniversary on January 22nd? Read an overview of the landmark ruling.
Search Related Topics:  unintended pregnancy  contraceptive failure  abortion

 


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