About this course
Stalking is illegal behavior defined as unwanted contact that is repetitive and experienced as intrusive and/or threatening by the victim. One third of stalkers stalk more than one person and the overwhelming majority of stalkers use more than one method of stalking. While characteristics of stalkers vary, they are generally characterized as rejected, incompetent or predatory in type, with the latter associated with a criminal history and high rates of violence. Stalker characteristics can differentiate them from other criminals, in areas of persistence, relentless obsession, fantasy motivations and childhood histories. For the victim of stalking, there are long-term and significant psychological trauma and disruption of life. Specific threat assessments, case management and judicial interventions and clinical interventions, have been developed to track and prevent additional harm to the victims of stalking. This online CE course will provide clinicians with information and skills necessary to assess and treat victims of stalking for psychological injury, identify categories of stalkers, consult and assist law enforcement officials in specific stalking cases, and provide clinically relevant interventions to those involved in stalking.
Course Specific Approvals and Disclosures
HealthForum Online has been approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an Educational provider with programs approved by NBCC, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.