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Stalking and Abuse in Later Life

Stalking impacts people of all ages, including older adults. While research specific to stalking among older adults is limited, it’s clear that this crime is not limited to younger victims — more than a million people over the age of 50 are stalked each year. Because multiple forms of abuse in later life often co-occur and intersect, it is important to identify and address the full scope of a survivor’s experience — including stalking behaviors that often accompany other abuse.