Glossary of Terms and Definitions

Glossary Term: Stalking

Definition:

Repeated conduct that is carried out over a period of time and which causes someone to reasonably fear for their safety or the safety of someone else with or without physical injury. Stalking behaviours include, but are not limited to, non-consensual communications (face to face, phone, e-mail, social media); threatening or obscene gestures; surveillance; sending unsolicited gifts; "creeping" via social media/cyber-stalking; and uttering threats.
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