00:00 Stalking is a form of abuse that can have psychological and physical effects on the victim, even if it never becomes physical.

05:09 Stalking can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, and there are many misconceptions about the behavior and the victims.

09:45 Stalking became more widely known and recognized after high-profile cases involving celebrities like Teresa Saldana and Rebecca Schaefer.

14:55 Stalking became more widely recognized and brought under the jurisdiction of the law after high-profile cases involving celebrities like David Letterman and his stalker, who also went on to stalk an astronaut.

20:18 Stalking is a pattern of harassment that frequently escalates over time and is often linked to domestic violence, with the end result often being physical attack or death, and even if the stalker stops, the psychological damage can be irreparable and trust may never be regained.

25:30 Stalking became a federal crime in 1996 with the signing of a law by Clinton, extending nationwide protection through restraining orders and making stalking across state lines or through the mail a federal offense, leading to the establishment of threat management units and anti-stalking laws in every state.

30:50 Stalking can have a significant financial impact, including missed work, lost wages, and the need to move or change jobs, and technology makes it easier for stalkers to target their victims.

36:12 Arata mania is a type of stalking characterized by a deep delusion that the stalker and the celebrity victim are soulmates, but it is rarely sexual and usually does not result in physical harm to the victim.

41:31 Stalking can often escalate to violence, especially in cases where the stalker is a former intimate partner.

46:42 Stalking can often escalate to violence, with 76% of women who are murdered by an intimate partner having also been stalked by that partner, and 30% of women who are murdered being murdered by boyfriends and husbands.

52:06 Stalking can often be associated with mental illness, but many stalkers are otherwise mentally stable, and it is important for those being stalked to take it seriously, seek help from local stalking advocacy groups, change passwords and avoid using personal devices, keep a log of stalking activity, engage in safety planning, and seek support from others who will take their fears seriously.

57:03 Treating stalkers as part of the solution to stalking is a growing trend, with the hope that they can be rehabilitated and the victim can find resolution without the stalker causing harm in the future.