“…Another component of understanding violent crime is the victim–offender interaction or dynamic (Balemba & Beauregard, 2012; Block, 1981; Echeburua et al, 2009; Guerette & Santana, 2010; Sacco & Kennedy, 2002) and stalking (De Smet, Loeys, & Buysse, 2013; Geistman, Smith, Lambert, & Cluse-Tolar, 2013; Malsch et al, 2011; Reyns, 2010). Several studies suggest that victims’ behavioral responses can potentially influence the progression, escalation, or de-escalation of the stalking (Carr, Goranson, & Drummond, 2014; De Smet et al, 2013; Geistman et al, 2013; Sato Mumm & Cupach, 2010). For example, research that has examined stalking victim responses suggests that actions that make targets less accessible can contribute to eroding the stalkers’ interest (Cupach & Spitzberg, 2004; Dutton & Winstead, 2011).…”