The use of technology to harass (i.e., stalk) another person. Often involves electronic communications such as email, text messages, or posting to social media sites to make false accusations or threats against an individual or an organization. To learn more, please visit: https://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center/stalking-information/the-use-of-technology-to-stalk
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