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A volunteer organization founded in 1997 to fight online harassment through education of the general public, education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims. WHOA has also formulated voluntary policies which they encourage online communities to adopt in order to create safe and welcoming environments for all Internet users. The site includes a form that victims of online harassment/cyberstalking can use to get help.
www.haltabuse.org
Cyberstalking and Internet Safety FAQ
A short list of questions and answers written by Rachel R. Hartman. Includes some links to other resources.
www.sfwa.org
Wired News story by Katie Dean.
www.wired.com
Wired News report.
www.wired.com
Jayne Hitchock's battle with Usenet spammer Woodside Literary Agency began in 1996, and continued into 2002 with her cyberstalkers sentenced to prison and probation on charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, perjury and making false statements to a federal officer. Hitchcock's site details the case from start to finish, and shows how it led to new laws making cyberstalking a criminal offense in New Hampshire (USA).
www.jahitchcock.com
Cyber-Stalking: Obsessional Pursuit and the Digital Criminal
Article in The Crime Library, by Wayne Petherick.
www.crimelibrary.com
Stalking: Policing and Prosecuting Practices in three Australian Jurisdictions
Examines stalking trends as indicated by police and court data across the jurisdictions of Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. Report written by Emma Ogilvie and published by Australian Institute of Criminology.
www.aic.gov.au
Report written by Emma Ogilvie and published by Australian Institute of Criminology.
www.aic.gov.au
About Cyberstalking - An Online Guide
Comprehensive information [including country-specific data] from WiredPatrol, an Internet help, education & safety organization. WiredPatrol was formerly known as CyberAngels.
www.wiredpatrol.org
Wired News story by Katie Dean.
www.wired.com
A CBS News 48 hours feature including a set of stories focused on children's safety.
www.cbsnews.com
Cyberstalking: A New Challenge for Law Enforcement and Industry
A Report from the Attorney General to the Vice President. Summarizes the problem, gives suggestions and prevention tips, and provides annotated links to related materials and sites.
www.usdoj.gov
Wired News story by Lynn Burke.
www.wired.com
Cyberstalking and On-line Harassment
Briefly addresses cyberstalking and online harassment, with links to other sites with more in-depth articles.
www.karisable.com
Details cases of online harassment and cybercrime in India, including tips on getting police help.
www.indianchild.com