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The Assessment and Management of Stalking Perpetrated by Clients Against Their Counsellors

Storey, Jennifer E., Hart, Stephen D. (2021) The Assessment and Management of Stalking Perpetrated by Clients Against Their Counsellors. Violence and VIctims, 36 (2). pp. 195-213. ISSN 0886-6708. E-ISSN 1945-7073. (doi:10.1891/VV-D-19-00107) (KAR id:81844)

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Abstract

Mental health professionals are at heightened risk of stalking victimization, however minimal research has examined empirically supported risk factors for stalking and the efficacy of risk management strategies. 346 counselors were surveyed, 7% had been stalked by clients. Results describe the nature of the stalking perpetrated and the efficacy of management strategies employed. Stalking behaviors tended to be of lower severity, perpetrator risk factors, particularly those related to relationships, anger and obsession were common. Victim vulnerabilities were identified, where many victims engaged in behavior considered ineffective in response to stalking. Victims often encountered problems coping with victimization due to inadequate access to resources. Results indicate that risk management plans must be bespoke and highlight ways that mental health professionals can be protected from stalking.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1891/VV-D-19-00107
Uncontrolled keywords: criminal harassment; mental health professional; violence risk assessment; violence risk management; violence in the workplace
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User: Jennifer Storey
Date Deposited: 24 Jun 2020 14:45 UTC
Last Modified: 31 Mar 2022 23:00 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/81844 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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