Freudian psychoanalysis focuses on uncovering unconscious motivations and breaking down defenses. Many therapists feel that psychoanalysis is the most effective technique to identify and deal with internal conflicts and feelings that contribute to dysfunctional behavior. The problem with the above information is this disorder needs to be diagnosed before it can be treated. Most individuals fail to report issues of stalkers due to the fear of retaliation by the suspect. There are many weaknesses to the psychoanalytic theory but there are also great strengths to it. Most psychoanalytic theories are difficult to measure and often exaggerated when dealing with the unconscious mind, sex, aggression …show more content…
Stalking laws in our present day are very well documented, but may lack in area of application by law enforcement. Although, the status of stalking as a criminal offense is relatively new, early 1990s, the behaviors are not. Stalking is widespread and it is a problem that primarily affects women and intersects significantly with relationship abuse. There is always a risk that stalking will escalate to serious physical violence, including murder. Stalking, as a crime, is complex and very hard to address this makes generalizations about stalkers dangerous. Predicting with any accuracy what stalkers are likely to do next is exceptionally difficult. Applying the different stalker "types" identified through research to real life cases isn't easy or necessarily …show more content…
They must also be aware of other legal remedies, protection orders, that can help protect victims. In addition, they must build a detailed picture of the stalker and his/her behavior, understand the context in which the incidents are occurring, assess the risks faced by the victim, be able to propose meaningful safety precautions, and engage in proactive problem-solving and early intervention. There also needs to be an increase in community policing to be thoroughly effective. A community oriented policing approach means early identification of problems and early intervention to enhance victim safety and prevent repeat victimization. The challenge is to find ways for police departments and communities to translate these principles into practical realities that achieve these