### Question
Can you define what stalking means?


### Answer
**Stalking** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 13925*:

> engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to—


(A) fear for his or her safety or the safety of others

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13925*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

