What does harassment involve?

Harassment is characterized by an intentional course of conduct that annoys, alarms, or causes distress to another individual. This definition encompasses various forms of behavior, such as persistent unwanted communications, threats, or any behavior that creates a hostile environment for the targeted individual. The focus here is on the intent behind the actions and the potential impact they have on others, highlighting that harassment is not merely about one-time incidents but involves a continued effort to intrude on someone else's peace or comfort.

The choice involving repeated conduct that induces fear, while it captures an element of harassment, does not fully encapsulate the broader range of annoying or alarming behaviors that form part of the definition. Disruptive behavior at public events could be a form of harassment, but it is too narrow and context-specific compared to the broader definition of harassment. The choice referring to driving under the influence of drugs is unrelated to harassment, as it pertains to a criminal offense that does not involve the interpersonal dynamics central to harassment issues.