A 2010 photo shows an unofficial license plate on a vehicle owned by an Ohio resident who was later convicted on federal charges connecting him to ‘sovereign citizen’ movement activities.
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At the core of sovereign citizen beliefs is the denial of the legitimacy of the government. They do not believe they must obey any laws, nor that they can be held to account for lawbreaking.
A still from the Netflix TV series ‘Baby Reindeer’ featuring the character Martha played by English actress Jessica Gunning.
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‘Baby Reindeer’ raises questions about the effectiveness of content warnings. Viewers may still be vulnerable to secondary trauma, particularly those who have experienced similar violence.
A woman has recently been jailed for stalking singer Harry Styles.
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A harrowing and important depiction of a male victim of sexual abuse.
Taylor Swift, flanked by security guards and Donna Kelce, mother of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, appears at the Super Bowl in February 2024.
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A college junior who has gained a following by sharing high-profile people’s private flight information says that he is sharing public information. Others, like Taylor Swift, say that he is stalking.
Creating an emotional bond and an intimate relationship is the motivation for ‘intimacy seeking’ stalkers and Joe Goldberg’s character portrays this effectively.
There is a clear need for youth-centred policy at the federal and provincial levels that specifically addresses dating violence.
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One in three Canadian youth experience dating violence. Early intervention is critical to preventing the negative effects, but adolescents report significant barriers to finding support.
The question for the Victorian Law Reform Commission is whether such a move would curb the behaviour of the alleged offender rather than forcing victims to curb theirs.
Intimate partner abuse isn’t about just physical violence. It’s about domination and control.
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The law continues to treat intimate partner violence like a bar fight – considering only what happened in a given violent incident. But domestic violence isn’t about just physical violence.
Social media makes dating-related harassment and stalking that much easier.
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As lawmakers debate the future of the primary federal program aimed at ending domestic violence, one scholar says the criminal system supported by the legislation isn’t the way to stop that violence.
Smart home technology, such as cameras, could be used as part of domestic violence.
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A surprise intrusion by a drone on a Darwin woman skinny-dipping in her secluded backyard pool highlights the many weaknesses of current privacy and stalking laws.
The law enforcement response to online harassment needs to be modernised to meet the changing technological environment.
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There is a vocal minority on social media that use the platforms to attack others, often with impunity. These cyber bullies or online trolls, use words and in some cases other means to cause harm – for…