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Young people are among the most at risk of stalking, but many don't recognize it

In everyday life, people often joke about "stalking" someone on social media or describe someone's behavior as a bit "stalky." But these casual uses of the word can blur the reality of stalking as a serious crime.

Young people are among the most at risk of stalking, but many don't recognize it
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In everyday life, people often joke about "stalking" someone on social media or describe someone's behavior as a bit "stalky." But these casual uses of the word can blur the reality of stalking as a serious crime.

Originally published at Phys.org

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