### Question
How does VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT define stalking?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 12291*, **stalking** is defined as:

> 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:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12291*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

