Identifying and Responding to Stalking(2024603)

Stalking is a prevalent, dangerous, and often misunderstood crime. This seminar session explores the dynamics of stalking, focusing on the highly contextual nature of the crime by discussing common tactics used by perpetrators, stalking’s co-occurrence with domestic violence, the use of technology to stalk, the use of risk assessments in stalking cases, as well as tools to plan for victim safety and hold offenders accountable.

Objectives

By the end of the seminar, participants will be better able to:

  • Identify stalking behaviors and dynamics
  • Recognize the intersection of stalking with domestic violence
  • Identify common technologies used by offenders
  • Identify the 14 risk factors in stalking cases
  • Apply strategies for working with victims of stalking
  • Apply strategies for thorough investigations

The program is approved for 6.0 NYS CE contact hours for licensed social workers.

Binghamton University - SUNY, Social Work Department SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0143.

Agenda

9:00 am
  • Stalking Prevalence, Dynamics, Behaviors
  • Intersection with Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Risk Assessment in Stalking Cases
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Use of Technology to Stalk
2:45 pm Break
3:00 pm
  • Investigative Strategies
  • Safety Planning
4:00 pm End

Location

Decker Room at Broome County Library
185 Court Street
Binghamton, NY 13901

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