Witnesses include: Carole J. Alexander, Exec. Dir., House of Ruth, Baltimore, MD; David Beatty, Dir. of Public Policy, National Center for Victims of Crime; Bonnie Campbell, Dir., Violence Against Women Office, U.S. Dept. of Justice; Patrick Fagan, The Heritage Foundation, Washington, DC; Robert Fein, Forensic Psychologist, U.S. Secret Service; Juley Fulcher, Public Policy Director, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Wash., DC; & Jayne Hitchcock, victim of Internet stalking. Appendix: Material Submitted for the Hearing Record: Prepared Statement of Sheila Jackson Lee, a Representative in Congress from the State of Texas.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) represents a giant step forward in our country's response to violence against women, including stalking and domestic violence (S&DV). This annual report to Congress provides info. about strategies that show promise and research that enhances our understanding of S&DV, against both women and children. Chapters: S&DV in Amer.; fed. and state anti-stalking legislation; sentencing and supervision of stalkers; the Dept. of Justice's response to S&DV; anti-stalking legislation update; state stalking laws; stalking resources on the Internet; selected bibliography; and list of contacts for sentencing and supervision of stalkers.