293. Stalking, Risk, and Reform: Tabetha Harrison

Strictly Stalking

True Crime, Society & Culture, Talk Radio

4.2 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Tabetha Harrison is one of the nation’s foremost experts on stalking—and she’s changing the way we understand it. A former law enforcement officer and investigator, Tabetha has dedicated her career to proving that stalking isn’t just a nuisance crime. It’s a dangerous form of coercive control—and one of the clearest warning signs before domestic violence turns deadly. Her work helped shape Texas Senate Bill 1717, reforming the state’s stalking laws to put survivors first. Today, she trains agencies on stalking lethality, risk assessment, and coordinated community response. With unmatched expertise and a clear, urgent message, Tabetha is sounding the alarm: stalking is a red flag no one can afford to ignore.

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0:00.0	For the last three years, we've been bringing you stalking survivor stories from people around the world.
0:07.2	Our guests have shared their worst moments with us in order to help create awareness and give advice to others.
0:13.2	We've also heard from experts and advocates that are doing everything in their power to change the stocking laws.
0:19.3	Stocking affects millions of people worldwide, but it's not talked about enough to get everyone
0:24.1	the help they need.
0:25.5	If you have a stocking story you want to share, we'd love to hear from you.
0:29.6	By sharing your story, you have the ability to help others and take your power back.
0:33.9	And it's up to you if you'd like to use your real name or remain anonymous.
0:37.8	If you're ready to share your story or want to reach out for advice or even just chat,
0:43.4	email us at Strictly Stockingpod at gmail.com or you can DM us on Instagram at Strictly StockingPod.
0:51.1	Thank you so much for supporting us through the years and for listening to Strictly Stalking.
0:56.0	My mother had experienced domestic violence.
1:01.0	She had been in several violent relationships.
1:05.0	I had seen firsthand the reaction of under-trained law enforcement and approaching things like that.
1:27.1	I'm Jamie Beebe.
1:28.8	And I'm Jake Deptula.
1:30.1	On today's episode of Strictly Stalking, we're speaking with Tabitha Harrison,
1:33.8	former law enforcement officer, investigator, and leading expert on stalking.
1:38.3	Tabitha has spent her career reframing stalking as a serious and highly predictive form of coercive control,
1:44.0	not just a nuisance crime. Her research has helped identify stalking as a serious and highly predictive form of coercive control, not just a nuisance
1:45.2	crime. Her research has helped identify stalking as a key warning sign in domestic violence
1:50.4	homicides. She was instrumental in passing Texas Senate Bill 1717, reforming the state's
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