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In this section:
1. What is stalking and harassment? |
2. What to do now if you're being stalked or harassed |
3. Protection from online stalking or harassment |
4. How to report stalking or harassment |
5. Protective orders |
6. Support for victims and witnesses of stalking and harassment |
If you, or someone you know, is being stalked or harassed, you can report it to us, but if you don't feel ready to contact us yet, you can get advice and help from these organisations that understand your specific needs.
Find a support service in your district that can help with harassment and other forms of domestic abuse.
Provides free and confidential support for adults and children who have experienced domestic abuse, including stalking.
Offers support programmes for perpertrators of abuse to address their behaviour.
Supports survivors of all types of domestic abuse in Southend-on-Sea and the wider Essex area.
Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board
Advice and information on services for those affected by domestic abuse, including stalking and harassement.
Local branch of the national support scheme for victims of crime.
A national charity raising awareness of stalking and harassment and supporting victims and their families.
Campaigns to reduce the risk of violence and aggression.
Offers practical help for anyone who has been affected by stalking or harassment and has an online tool that can help you identify whether you're being stalked.
Provides trained Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers (ISACs) who can offer specialist support and advice to victims of stalking. They will help work with the victim and the police throughout an investigation, and give support to the victim during the court process. Victims can get support from an ISAC even if they haven’t reported to the police yet.
Paladin also has ISACs who work with young people (aged 16 and above) who have been victims of stalking.
Raises awareness of coercive control and stalking to help victims seek help sooner.
A specialist charity for victims and survivors of so-called 'honour’-based abuse in the UK.
Helps victims rebuild their lives and overcome different forms of violence and abuse.
Refuge runs the National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247).
Offers advice to anyone receiving unwanted contact from an offender who is in prison. The helpline is available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. You can also email [email protected] or make a 'non-contact' request on the gov.uk website.
Advice, guidance and support for adults (over 18).
Free expert help for victims of cybercrime and online harm.
Advice on improving your security online.
Provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social media and mobile phone.
Helps young people understand the dangers of unhealthy relationships. Works with schools and colleges to raise awareness about domestic abuse, stalking and coercive control. Offers a free personal safety app, the Hollie Guard.
Instagram account that provides a safe space and advice for teenagers.
Find more support at Victim and witness support organisations.