If You Are in Immediate Danger Because of Your Stalker Call 911
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To Legally Qualify as Stalking, Behavior Must:
- Be repeated, unwanted contact.
- Cause a reasonable person to fear bodily injury for themselves or their families.
- Be a credible threat.
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Stalking Behavior Can Include:
- Repeatedly following you
- Making repeated obscene, threatening, or “hang-up” calls
- Showing up at your workplace, home, or school
- Spying on you or “tapping” your phone line
- Attempting to obtain information about you from others
- Sending unwanted letters, cards, or gifts
- Leaving unwanted items at your home, work, or on your property
- Stealing mail from your mailbox
- Vandalizing your property
- Disabling your car or puncturing tires
- Photographing you or your friends
- Using online databases or social media to track you
Stalking in the USA
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7.5 million people over the age of 18 are stalked each year in the United States, usually by someone they know.
Persons ages 18-24 years experience the highest rate of stalking.
76% of intimate partner femicide victims have been stalked by their intimate partner.
Safety Planning
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Inform family, friends, and co-workers of what is going on regarding the stalking behavior.
Report the stalking to the police and follow their advice.
Keep a journal or log of all stalking incidents that take place.
Keep letters, packages, emails messages, texts, and calls received from the stalker.
Call 911 if you feel that you are in immediate danger.
Identify a safe place to go in an emergency and safe routes out of you house.
CONTACT Can Help With:
Assistance in filling out a Protection Order
A free anti-stalking resource kit
Assistance with the address confidentiality program
Police accompaniment
Legal accompaniment
Personal advocacy
National Stalking Resource Center
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Coercive Control
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SPARC Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center Visit Website