Psychiatria pre prax 1/2015
Stalking and its forensic-psychiatric assessment
The authors provide an overview of the current state of stalking, i. e. dangerous persecution as a new crime in Slovakia. They describe the characteristics of stalkers (persecutors), victims and their interaction. They also document principles of forensic psychiatric assessment of stalkers as crime offenders. In conclusion, they offer the therapeutic possibilities for stalkers who suffer from mental disorders and the overview of anti-stalking strategies.
Keywords: stalking, dangerous persecution, forensic psychiatric assessment.