If you are in immediate danger because of your stalker Call 911
Are you currently being stalked? Need more help?
To meet the legal definition of stalking the behavior must:
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Be repeated, unwanted contact
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Be a credible threat
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Cause a reasonable person to fear bodily injury for themselves or their families
If you are being stalked:
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Avoid contact with the stalker
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Don’t respond or react to the threats or contacts
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Change your phone number, screen name and email address
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Document and report the behavior
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Keep any notes, answering machine tapes, emails, or other evidence
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Contact law enforcement or your local rape crisis center or domestic violence shelter for assistance
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Vary travel routes and routines
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Don’t post messages indicating where you will be and when
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Carry a cell phone with you at all times
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Lock your doors
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Use a post office box number for your address
SAHC can help with:
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Assistance in filling out a Protection Order
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A free anti-stalking resource kit
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Assistance with the address confidentiality program
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Police accompaniment
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Legal accompaniment
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Personal advocacy
