34 2025 ARC3 SURVEY FINDINGS Prevalence of Stalking (2025) Prevalence of Stalking For individuals who indicated that they have experienced stalking since enrolling at Northern, follow-up questions were administered to better understand the context of these incidents. Among those who experienced stalking, 70% of participants identified as female and 30% identified as male, reflecting overlap due to multiple-selection reporting. Approximately 70% of stalking perpetrators were identified as male and 17% as female. Just over half of stalking incidents (57%) occurred on campus, representing a decrease from the 2022 data. When identifying their relationship with the perpetrator, 35% of participants reported the individual was an acquaintance, while another 35% reported the perpetrator was a stranger, a notable shift from 2022 patterns. Regarding substance use, 91% of participants stated they were not using drugs or alcohol prior to the incident, and most indicated that the perpetrator was either not using substances (13%) or that their use was unknown (65%). Finally, 61% of participants reported that the perpetrator was another Northern student, underscoring the importance of continued campus-based prevention and response initiatives. Overall, the findings highlight a continued need for campus-focused prevention efforts, greater awareness of stalking dynamics, and support pathways for students who may be targeted by peers. Gender of involved parties: Incident location: Alcohol/drug use just prior to incident: The perpetrator was: The perpetrator was: 30% 70% 70% 17%13% Survey participant Perpetrator Male % Female % Other % 35% 35% 17% 0% 9% 0% 0% Stranger Acquaintance Friend Romantic partner Former romantic partner Relative/family Faculty/staff 57% 43% % On campus % Off campus 22% 9% 13% 91% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Perpetrator Survey participant Yes % No% I don't know % 61% 39% % Northern student % Not a Northern student Unknown
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