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Stalking

 

WHAT IS STALKING?

Stalking is a form of harassment that is repeated or done consistently. In other words it has happened more than once. It can also be the case where the perpetrator is not listening to you asking them to stop.

Stalking can involve the following:

  1. Sending repeated unwanted emails and letters to an individual 
  2. Repeatedly calling an individual 
  3. Following an individual on a constant basis and hanging about where they will be. 
  4. Sending unwanted gifts
  5. Cyber stalking online, in a chat room, and on social media.
  6. Sending many abusive text messages.
  7. Turning up uninvited to your home again and again. 
  8. Spying on you

Often the perpetrator can be obsessive and fixated with you.

Stalking is illegal and you can report the perpetrator.

HOW CAN A STALKER MAKE YOU FEEL?

There are many emotions that being stalked can bring out. Some are:

  1. Scared.
  2. Threatened.
  3. On edge
  4. Distressed
  5. Unsafe
  6. Vulnerable
  7. Pestered
  8. Anxious

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY ABOUT STALKING?

Under the protection from harassment act 1997 it is illegal to stalk someone.

LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE FOR PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT ACT 1997

LINK TO WEBSITE FOR CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE (CPS) – STALKING AND HARASSMENT.

WHAT ABOUT STALKING ONLINE

We discuss cyber stalking and bullying elsewhere in the website. Please click the link below.

LINK TO OUR L.I.P HELP GUIDE FOR ONLINE STALKING AND ONLINE BULLYING

WHO CAN YOU REPORT STALKING TO?

There are many ways you can report stalking:

You can call the police

You can dial 999 if you or your child is at immediate risk or a crime has been committed. Alternatively if there is no emergency you can dial 101 or file a report online. 

LINK TO POLICE WEBSITE TO REPORT A CRIME ONLINE 

LINK TO POLICE WEBSITE FOR WHAT IS WHAT IS STALKING AND HARASSMENT

You can contact Crimestoppers – You can report a crime anonymously to crimestoppers. Their telephone number is 0800 555 111.

LINK TO WEBSITE FOR CRIMESTOPPERS.

You can call the National stalking helpline 

Telephone number – 0808 802 0300 (Monday – Friday 9.30am to 4pm. Wednesday 9.30am – 8pm)

LINK TO WEBSITE FOR SUZY LAMPLUGH TRUST

LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE – REPORT A STALKER

You can contact Paladin service

They can offer support and guidance.

LINK TO WEBSITE FOR PALADIN SERVICE

You can contact protection against stalking

They can offer guidance and support.

LINK TO WEBSITE FOR PROTECTION AGAINST STALKING.

You can contact your local authority child services – You can contact your local authority child services and report a stalker.

LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE TO A LOCAL COUNCIL

WHERE CAN YOU AS A PARENT TALK, GET HELP AND ADVICE?

You can contact the NSPCC – If your child is being stalked you can contact the NSPCC and speak to them about your concerns and report a stalker. If the child is in danger they will call the police. 

LINK TO WEBSITE FOR NSPCC – CONTACT US

You can contact FAMILY LIVES – Family lives was previously known as parentline.  You can speak to them about your concerns that your child is being stalked. 

LINK TO WEBSITE FOR FAMILY LIVES – CONTACT US 

You can contact your local authority child services – You can call them directly or look on their website to see if there are any local support groups where you can get support.

LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE TO FIND YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY

You can contact VICTIM SUPPORT – Victim support is a charity that can help individuals who have been the victim of a crime. They have a free confidential support telephone line and live chat. They are independent of the police.

LINK TO WEBSITE FOR VICTIM SUPPORT – CONTACT US 

You can contact other organisations – 

LINK TO OUR L.I.P HELP GUIDE TO CONNECT WITH CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS THAT COULD HELP YOU.

You can read our help guide for where you can reach out to get help if your child is a victim – 

LINK TO OUR L.I.P HELP GUIDE FOR WHERE CAN YOU REACH OUT TO GET HELP IF YOUR CHILD IS A VICTIM 

WHERE CAN YOUR CHILD TALK, GET HELP AND ADVICE?

Your child can contact CHILDLINE – If your child is being stalked and they need to talk to someone they can call childline.

LINK TO WEBSITE FOR CHILDLINE – CONTACT US