WHAT IS STALKING?
Stalking is repeated, unwanted behavior directed toward a person such as:
Repeated phone calls and texts (including hang ups)
Following him or her and showing up unannounced at work, school, their house or around town
Sending unwanted ‘gifts’, letters, packages, etc. to the victim
Driving by or hanging out wherever the victim lives, works, shops, etc.
Damaging the victim’s property
Threatening to hurt them, loved ones and/or pets
Anything else that means to frighten, control and/or track a victim
If you’re being stalked, it’s not your fault. Stalking is dangerous and threats should be taken seriously.
TOP TIPS IF YOU’RE BEING STALKED:
Keep evidence of stalking- write down the date, time and description of the behavior in a journal or document. Consider sending a copy of it to someone you trust.
You can (and should if you were in an intimate relationship), tell the stalker in written format , or with a witness, that you do not want contact anymore. But then do not communicate or respond at all after that.
Don’t communicate with the stalker or respond to him/her in any way.
Tell your friends, family and co-workers about what’s going on and ask them for support.
Ask for someone to walk you to your car when you’re at school, work or anywhere else you feel vulnerable.
Trust your instincts- if you feel unsafe, get help. If you feel you’re in immediate danger, call 911.
Reach out to us to develop your safety plan, learn about safety equipment and connect with local resources.
Consider getting a court order telling the stalker to stop their activity (we can help with that).
If you feel you are being followed in your car, call the police while you drive to the nearest police station.