Stalking is a term that comes from English and means "to hunt" or "to pursue obsessively". Stalking can be defined as the pursuit of one person by another, either physically or over the internet. This behavior is a crime in Brazil and in several other countries. In this article, we will explain what stalking is, what types of stalking are, if it is a crime and how to report this type of violence.
What is stalkear, stalker, stalking and stalking?
Stalkear is the act of chasing a person. The stalker, on the other hand, is the person who does this pursuit and, therefore, receives that name. The term stalking means being stalked. And stalking is the act of chasing.
What are the types of stalkers?
Stalkers can be divided into three main groups:
- Envious Stalkers: are those who pursue a person because they are unaware of his success or the happiness that the person demonstrates. They are usually jealous ex-boyfriends or ex-husbands who don't accept the end of the relationship;
- Obsessive stalkers: are those who fall in love with a person and can't handle the fact that that person doesn't love them. They can be familiar people or strangers;
- Dangerous stalkers: are those who pursue a person with the intention of causing physical or psychological harm. They can be familiar people or strangers.
Is stalking a crime?
Yes. Stalking is a crime in Brazil and many other countries. In Brazil, stalking is provided for by Law 14.132 of 2021. The penalty for those who commit this crime can vary from six months to two years of seclusion, in addition to a fine.
report it?
If you are being stalked, report the perpetrator to the police. You can do this online, through the Civil Police website (PC), or at the police station closest to your home.
Remember: the complaint must be made as soon as possible, so that the police can initiate investigations and thus punish the aggressor.
Stalking is a serious crime and must be reported to the relevant authorities. If you are being stalked, report the perpetrator and follow our tips to protect yourself. Remember: your life is more important than anything else!
Tips to protect yourself from stalking
- Do not disclose your routine on social networks;
- Don't give out personal information to people you don't know;
- If possible, change your phone number and block the old number;
- Don't accept friends or followers from people you don't know on social media;
- Check the privacy settings of your social networks and increase the level of protection;
- Don't accept invitations to dates or dates from people you don't know;
- Keep all the evidence you have (messages, emails, photos, videos);
- Report the abuser to the police.
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