Stalking 

Stalking refers to behaviour in which an individual inflicts unwanted and repeated intrusions and communications upon another person, which would cause any reasonable person fear. It can cause great mental anguish and stress to the victim and their family. Stalking can lead to feelings of depression, self-doubt and paranoia.

Signs of Stalker behavior

Persistent contact, such as phone calls, emails and letters, all of which are unwanted.

Showing up unexpectedly at unexpected locations.

Waiting for the individual or following them.

Threatening the individual or their family.

Any other behavior used to contact, harass, track, or threaten the individual. 

Action to take if you feel you are being stalked

- Make it known to the stalker in front of a witness that this behaviour is unwelcome and you want it to stop. From then on sever all contact with the perpetrator.
- Tell your friends and family about your concerns 
- Change your daily routine – try to vary each day and try not to go to the same places all of the time 
- If the stalker keeps calling/texting you, call the phone company and report it. If necessary change your phone number altogether. 
- Protect your personal information and documents and dispose of unwanted ones carefully. 
- Keep a written log of all contact and attempted contact the stalker has made. Include dates, times and detail the behavior. 
- Keep a mobile phone with you at all times.