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Study finds most celebrity stalkers are mentally ill

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The results of the study, which have been known for two years but just announced, have already been applied to new methods at protecting members of the Royal family, along with United Kingdom and European politicians.

One of the ways found to be helpful at reducing VIP stalking in the United Kingdom is to assess the mental condition of such people and offer them psychiatric care if deemed necessary.

Previous to this study, stalkers were removed from the stalking scene but not assessed with regards to their mental condition nor offered treatment.

The two-year old program, according to reporting by New Scientist, seems to be working. Experts now report that repeat stalking has dropped considerably since the new strategy has been implemented.

The United Kingdom also set up a Fixated Threat Assessment Centre in London to test the effectiveness of their new methods to combat stalking.

The Metropolitan Police, the Home Office, and the Department of Health created and promote the pilot program.

This article is based on the October 7, 2008 New Scientist article “VIP stalkers prone to serious mental illness.”

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