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When supervising offenders on probation or parole, it is important to identify stalking behaviors in previous and/or current conduct, whether or not the conviction is for stalking or harassment. This guide lists possible stalking behaviors and tactics, which can be divided into four categories: Surveillance, Life invasion, Intimidation, and Interference through sabotage or attack (SLII). These categories overlap and build on each other, and many stalkers use creative tactics beyond the examples in this guide.

Community supervision officers play many roles in the criminal justice system, each of which provides unique opportunities to enhance the safety of victims and to hold offenders accountable for the domestic violence they perpetrate. This supplement to the CPO Guide was written by community supervision officers to provide useful guidance for community supervision officers on how to use their unique position within the justice system to provide enhanced safety for victims and children while taking appropriate steps to ensure that offenders who violate CPOs or commit other domestic violence offenses are held accountable.

Court personnel, including both those in administrative or managerial roles and those who staff clerk’s offices, intake centers, self-help centers, and other public-facing offices, are critical to the implementation of […]

The supplementation policy adaptations contained in this document support the temporary service provision encountered during the COVID-19 public health crisis only. Conducting remote supervised visitation services is not an approved activity for the Office on Violence Against Women grant-funded programs outside of the COVID-19 public health crisis response. The considerations and guidance provided in this document are not mandated, should not be viewed as a standard, and does not create any programmatic or legal obligations. The information and guidance are advisory in nature, informational in content, and intended to assist supervised visitation programs in providing services as safely as possible for families and staff. The supplemental remote supervised visitation policies suggested in this document were developed to meet the urgent and immediate needs and require further development and learning for future long-term use.

A handout detailing ways one can show support to friends, family, and others who may be experiencing stalking.

A handout (in Spanish) detailing ways one can show support to friends, family, and others who may be experiencing stalking.

Written for faith leaders (clergy and lay) who want to learn about dating violence, how it might affect their community, and where to find additional resources.

Domestic violence is particularly dangerous in rural communities, where victims seeking safety may confront barriers such as geographic isolation, lack of privacy and confidentiality, or scarce resources and services. This guide helps faith communities learn how to be a resource for victims and survivors of domestic violence.

This resource is written for faith leaders and congregations to provide information about stalking, the victims and perpetrators, and where to find additional resources.

This tip sheet goes over the reasons why you should create surveys, and when to conduct surveys.