Considering Stalking in Media This project was
Description: Considering Stalking in Media This project was supported by Grant No. 2017-TA-AX-K074 awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in
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slide1. Considering Stalking in Media This project was supported by Grant No. 2017-TA-AX-K074 awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of OVW.<br>
slide2. Stalkers The media does not cause stalking.
Stalkers cause stalking.<br>
slide3. Language Text messages:
“Totally stalking your vacation pics on Insta!”
“LOL! Enjoy!”<br>
slide4. Stalking Behaviors in Media What stalking behaviors have you seen in the media that would be scary if they happened in real life?
How does stalking relate to romantic concepts like “I’ll do anything for love” and/or “all’s fair in love and ware?”
Why does the media representation of stalking matter in the real world?<br>
slide5. Stalking: Fantasy vs. Reality<br>
slide6. Stalking is Shown As… Romantic
Funny
Heroic
Edgy<br>
slide7. Impacts of Media Normalization Builds empathy with stalkers rather than victims.
Leads victims to minimize experiences.
Leads potential supports/friends of victims to dismiss experiences.
Misinforms general public about dangers and realities of stalking.
Creates an environment where stalkers can get away with stalking.<br>
slide8. SPARC Website URL: www.StalkingAwareness.org
Available resources include:
Practitioner guides
Training modules
Victim resources
Webinar recordings
Sign up for our newsletter
Social Media: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
@FollowUsLegally<br>
slide2. Stalkers The media does not cause stalking.
Stalkers cause stalking.<br>
slide3. Language Text messages:
“Totally stalking your vacation pics on Insta!”
“LOL! Enjoy!”<br>
slide4. Stalking Behaviors in Media What stalking behaviors have you seen in the media that would be scary if they happened in real life?
How does stalking relate to romantic concepts like “I’ll do anything for love” and/or “all’s fair in love and ware?”
Why does the media representation of stalking matter in the real world?<br>
slide5. Stalking: Fantasy vs. Reality<br>
slide6. Stalking is Shown As… Romantic
Funny
Heroic
Edgy<br>
slide7. Impacts of Media Normalization Builds empathy with stalkers rather than victims.
Leads victims to minimize experiences.
Leads potential supports/friends of victims to dismiss experiences.
Misinforms general public about dangers and realities of stalking.
Creates an environment where stalkers can get away with stalking.<br>
slide8. SPARC Website URL: www.StalkingAwareness.org
Available resources include:
Practitioner guides
Training modules
Victim resources
Webinar recordings
Sign up for our newsletter
Social Media: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
@FollowUsLegally<br>