Advocates speak on stalking

An estimated 16.3% of Wyoming women are stalked in their lifetimes and are most likely to be stalked by a current or former intimate partner.

Advocacy and Resource Center Assistant Director Rhonda Weber and Victim Advocate Charlie Falkis made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to speak on stalking and what people can do if they feel they may be a victim. 

According to Falkis, the Wyoming State Statute that covers stalking is WY Stat § 6-2-506.

C. Falkis 

According to Weber, locally, between January and June of 2024, the Advocacy and Resource Center helped 266 people. Of those, 17% were victims of stalking. 

R. Weber

Weber said stalking is a crime of power and control. Stalkers will use intimidation and fear to control the movement and even day-to-day activities of their victims. The techniques used by stalkers are often not illegal by definition, but stalking is a crime. The victim’s advocates have seen many different strategies used by stalkers to create a sense of fear in their victims. 

C. Falkis 

If you feel that your life is in danger, dial 911 or call the Sheridan Police Department at 307-672-2413. If you feel you are being stalked, the Sheridan Advocacy and Resource Center has developed their own techniques to help you. Call them at 307-672-7471 or visit the center at 136 Coffeen Ave. in Sheridan.