The focus for this year’s activities keeps the spotlight on raising awareness to the dangers of stalking amongst young people. Research highlights the prevalence of stalking amongst young people to be worthy of concern.
The Suzy Lamplugh trust has launched a film called ‘Is it Stalking’ and looks at what stalking is and the different ways it can manifest as well as offering practical help and support for people who are experiencing it, through the National Stalking Helpline.
Investigations relating to stalking can be linked to some of the most serious crimes that the police deal with including murder, sexual offences and domestic abuse. The impact of harassment on victims, families and communities can be devastating.
Detective Inspector Neil Jenkins said
“Anyone who has ever been stalked and/or suffered harassment knows the devastating effect it has upon feelings of safety, self-confidence, self-esteem etc. Research shows that stalking not only affects the victim but also to people connected to the victim.
Stalking is against the Law in the UK. The police can take action if you are being stalked- there does not have to be any direct threats of violence to have happened before they are able to do anything.
It is important for everyone to be aware of how they can ensure their own personal safety, and this issue may be of particular concern to you if you are being harassed or stalked.
Nobody has the right to harass you or stalk you and the Police and courts can take action against anyone who is doing such a thing. Don’t suffer in silence – Report it.”
To find out more please follow below links
https://www.stalkinghelpline.org/about-the-helpline
https://www.givey.com/suzylamplughtrust
https://paladinservice.co.uk/national-stalking-awareness-week-2015/
The law to protect people from stalking in England and Wales is the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. It was amended in November 2012 to include ‘stalking’
The National Stalking and Harassment Helpline is accessible through 0808 802 0300 and https://www.stalkinghelpline.org/
