Julia has recently broken up with her partner. Even though it seemed like an amicable split, she has noticed that he has been following her on campus. He has started constantly texting her to see where she is. She has even found him waiting outside of her classes as she leaves. All of this behavior has begun to scare Julia. She decides to report him for stalking. Julia knows that she has recourse for this behavior because of the ______.
A) Equal Pay Act
B) Violence Against Women Act
C) Lily Ledbetter Act
D) Title IX Act

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The Violence Against Women Act includes provisions for stalking, which is defined as "repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening another person, causing that person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, or harassed." Therefore, Julia can report her ex-partner's behavior as stalking under this act. The other choices listed do not pertain to stalking or harassment.

Julia Has Recently Broken Up with Her Partner