Stalking and Harassment
If you are experiencing unwanted behaviour from one or more people, on a persistent basis and are feeling threatened by this, you may be experiencing stalking and/or harassment.
Talking can often be misinterpreted and misunderstood to be romantic and complimentary to its victims, but stalking is about fixation and obsession. It is a serious crime and can destroy the live of its victims.
The abuser may be someone you know or a stranger. Abusers will often use multiple and differing methods to cause fear to their victims. Their type of behaviour could include any of the following:
- Regularly sending flowers or gifts
- Making unwanted or malicious communication (texts, emails, phone calls)
- Damaging property
- Physical assault
- Sexual assault
If you are experiencing stalking, please do not suffer in silence. Call the police on 999 in an emergency or 101.
How to keep safe
Keeping Safe
If you think you are experiencing any type of abuse, it is important to remember that it is not your fault and that there is support available.
How to keep safe