Following changes to the law in 2012, stalking is now recognised as a criminal offence. Our services are here to help you and make sure you do not have to cope with stalking alone.
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What is Stalking?
Stalking is a pattern of behaviour driven by fixation and obsession. It is unwanted by the victim, but repeated by the stalker, and can last for weeks, months or even years. It causes significant fear and distress to those who experience it and the psychological impact can be absolutely devastating.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust defines stalking as: “A pattern of fixated and obsessive behaviour which is repeated, persistent, intrusive and causes fear of violence or engenders alarm and distress in the victim.”[2]
Stalkers often use a combination of online and offline behaviours to maintain contact with their victims, such as calls, texts, contacting family, friends and work, sending gifts, researching online and using fake profiles.
What should I do if I am being stalked?
If you are being stalked, or you think you are being stalked, please reach out to a specialist service for help and advice.
You can also consider the following options:
- Keep a diary of incidents (no matter how small), making a note of what happened, when, who else witnessed it and how it made you feel.
- Check your social media contacts, privacy settings and the security of your devices
- Report to the police at any time and if you are in danger do not hesitate to dial 999
Who can help if I am being stalked?
Aurora’s Stalking Advocacy team are accredited as Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers (ISACs). All our staff are trained in the Stalking Risk Profile model of risk assessment and management and are experienced in advocating for clients using this shared language.
If you live in the Thames Valley area (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire) you can contact us by email at: stalking.thamesvalley@aurorand.org.uk or call us for advice and support on 023 92 479 254.
For support elsewhere, you can contact: The Suzy Lamplugh Trust national helpline on 0808 802 0300 or the Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service on: 0203 866 4107
If you are in the Armed Forces community we provide a dedicated service to Armed Forces personnel or their family members, which includes support in relation to stalking. You can contact our Armed Forces Team by email at armedforces@aurorand.org.uk or call us for advice and support on 023 92 479 254. Find out more about our Armed Forces Services here.
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