10.1177/0093854803259241 ARTICLE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND BEHAVIOR Rosenfeld / VIOLENCE RISK IN STALKING VIOLENCE RISK FACTORS IN STALKING AND OBSESSIONAL HARASSMENT A Review and Preliminary

The fear of violence is among the most common and debilitating concerns faced by stalking vic-tims. This review summarizes the extant literature on stalking-related violence, highlighting risk factors unique to stalking as well as those common to most offender populations. In total, 13 pub-lished studies were found, encompassing 11 unique samples and 1,155 individuals. The overall rate of violence was 38.7%. Significant correlates of stalking-related violence included the pres-ence of threats, substance abuse, and the absence of a psychotic disorder. Other strong correlates included a prior intimate relationship between victim and offender and a history of violent behav-ior. Results are discussed with respect to risk assessment strategies and future directions for stalking risk assessment research