Stalking is illegal and can include being followed or constantly harassed by another person; for example, being sent unwanted emails.
Contact the police by calling if you’re being stalked - you have a right to feel safe in your home and workplace.
Call 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger. Contact your local police on 101 if it's not an emergency.
Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted behaviour that causes you to feel distressed or scarred. Perpetrators can be men or women and it can have a huge emotional impact on the victim resulting in feelings of anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress disorder.
Safer Places
Safer Places is an independent charity which provides a comprehensive range of services to men, women and children affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse and stalking who live in Hertfordshire and Essex.
The service includes:
- trauma informed support
- advice and advocacy
- risk assessment and safety planning
- court support and police liaison
- one front door for Hertfordshire victims of stalking
- Safer Places therapeutic programmes
- access to legal support
- counselling
Their gateway service is open 24/7. Call 03301 025811 to discuss the support available in the area.
National Stalking Helpline
You can also get advice from the National Stalking Helpline:
Telephone: 0808 802 0300
Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm (except Wednesday 1pm to 4pm)
Website: National Stalking Helpline