### Question
How is the term stalking defined?


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

> 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**

