2.7 million Australians experienced stalking; 1 in 5 women, 1 in 15 men; perpetrators are known male intimates.

A recent Australian Bureau of Statistics survey found that approximately 2.7 million Australians have experienced stalking since age 15, with one in five women and one in 15 men affected. Most stalking incidents involve known male perpetrators, particularly intimate partners. Stalking behaviors include unwanted contact and surveillance. Experts emphasize the need for better monitoring of high-risk offenders and greater awareness of stalking normalization among youth.

October 16, 2024
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