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Studies have identified 6 progressively worse stages to stalking..

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Stage 1 - COURTSHIP

Stalkers send flowers, love notes and other signs of affection to their targets and repeatedly try to arrange a meeting or conversation..

Stage 2 - SURVEILLANCE

Things get murky here.. Stalkers start to watch, track and follow their target's movements, whether at work or at play..

Stage 3 - COMMUNICATION

Stalkers leave repeat voice mails, letters or emails at targets's work and home, and may even start making unannounced visits..

Stage 4 - SYMBOLIC VIOLENCE

This is when things get crazy.. Stalkers may send suicide notes or death threats to their targets or their family or work affiliates..

Stage 5 - PHYSICAL VIOLENCE

"If I can't get oyu, no one will.." Stalkers may get physical and attempt assault on the target of their affiliates..

Stage 6 - TRANSFERENCE VIOLENCE

"If I can't get you, I'll get your cat.." Stalkers who cannot reach their targets may transfer their anger and violence onto others believed to be obstructing access to the targets..