Manifestations of Ex-Partner/Parental Stalking in Children’s and Young People’s Lives

This chapter focuses on the manifestations of ex-partner/parental stalking in children's and young people's lives. It is based on the research findings and qualitative research materials of the Finnish project “Children's Knowing Agency in Private, Multiprofessional and Societal Settings: The Case of Parental Stalking.” We synthesize our findings in response to the following two questions: What are the manifestations of stalking from the child's viewpoint? And what impacts do these manifestations have on children's lives? Ex-partner stalking has multiple manifestations and relational, psychological, technological, and physical aspects that can severely constrain the everyday life of a child. This chapter highlights the need to understand and rationalize children's complex situations and experiences, as well as the need to share responsibilities and incorporate them into multidisciplinary work practices. Tackling ex-partner stalking requires multi-level measures over both professional and socio-political dimensions.