Anti-Stalking Guide.

*If you think you are being stalked or are suffering harassment, report your concerns to the police.*

DO NOT EVEN THINK OF HANDLING THIS YOURSELF, SEEK THE HELP OF PROFESSIONALS.

You don't have to be rich and famous to be 'stalked'. Statistics show that 1 in 5 women will be stalked at sometime. That's roughly 900,000 cases per year.
This distressing and traumatic act upon a person can last from; Days, Weeks, Months to Years.
It cannot be emphasised enough that this situation needs Professional assistance, as time stands still for no one.

The longer it is left the bolder and stronger the 'Stalker' will become. Physically, this 'act' can and has turn into a 'bloody' living nightmare and unfortunately worse.

ANTI-STALKING.

How you can help yourself...

(1) keep all information on your private life confidential. Do not have set routes or programs advertised.

(2)Do not use personalised or fancy registration plates.

(3)Do not use identifiable VIP parking spaces unless in a secure car park.

(4)Do not send out personal answers or signed messages to fans and strangers.

(5)Seek professional consulting and assistance, Stalking is a serious problem and you cannot handle it by yourself.

(6)Ask managers and agents to notify you of any inappropriate contact.

(7)Let your family, friends and neighbours be aware of your problem, Provide them with a description or if possible a photo of your stalker.

(8)Keep all letters, gifts, and taped phone messages.

(9)Improve your residential security system.

(10)Get a second phone line installed without changing your number, connect an answer machine to this phone and tape ALL calls.

(11)Have first rows photographed during public events.

(12)Have your cars fuel tank full and the car secure.

(13)Take a mobile telephone with you when you go out.

(14)Carry a personal attack alarm and learn how to use it - do not carry anything that is meant for use as a weapon.

(15)Try to alter your daily routines, ask friends to go with you whenever possible, and always try to let someone know what your plans are.

Help the police to help you...

(A)Keep a record of what happened, where, when every time you were followed, phoned, received post or e-mail.

(C)The more details you have the better, how the offender looked or sounded, what they were wearing, the make, and numberplate or colour of their car.

(D)Keep letters, and parcels as evidence: even if they contain frightening or upsetting messages, do not throw them away and handle them as little as possible.

(E)Keep copies of e-mails on disk and print out hard copies, do not delete the original.

(F)Making notes in a diary is a good idea. Write the information down as soon as possible, when events are still fresh in your mind.

(G)Tape record telephone conversations if you can and keep the tape.

(H)If you recognise the handwriting, you can keep letters or parcels as evidence without having to open them.

(I)Make sure you keep any stored messages (including text messages) or telephone numbers that you have received on your mobile phone and caller ID units.

(J)Tell your friends, neighbours and work colleagues about what is happening.

(K)Try to get photographic or video evidence of your stalker, especially if they are someone already warned by the police not to come near you.

(L)Hire in Covert Surveillance Operatives to gather evidence if you are in a position to. Your fear or busy lifestyle may not give you time to record evidence of those essential occurrences, to present the Police & Courts.

Avoiding unwanted calls...

(1)Answer the phone by saying 'hello', not your name or number.

(2)Try to keep calm and not show emotion, many callers will give up if they don't think they're making an impression on you or your feelings.

(3)Use an answer machine to screen out calls and only talk to people you want to.

(4)If the caller rings again, put the handset down on a table for a few minutes - the caller will think you're listening. After a few minutes replace the handset, you do not have to listen to what the caller has to say.

If you know or find out whom is stalking you...

(A)Do not confront your stalker or even engage them in conversation, you have no idea of what could happen, a response by you is all they need and may take it as a 'signal'.

(B)Do not, under any circumstances, agree to a meeting to talk about how you feel about them constantly bothering you.

(C)Do not respond in any way to calls, letters, or conversations. Once they have your attention, they will be encouraged to carry on. If you ignore the phone nine times and pick it up on the tenth, you will send the message that persistence pays.

DISCLAIMER:

Please note that the information given within this page is given as a Guide Only, and it is not guaranteed that by following any of the information your Safety & Security is assured. The information within is given as an educational awareness to the aid of helping you improve your Safety & Security when being 'Stalked' or Harassed.

 

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