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STALKING VICTIMS’ Do’s

ALwAYS inform the police, friends and family when
stalking starts, and keep them informed of any
developments.
DO keep a record of all incidents of stalking including text
messages, letters, emails, calls, photographs, packages etc.
BE FIRM. NO means NO. Once and only once tell the
stalker you want nothing to do with them.
ALwAYS have a mobile phone with you, and consider a
plan of action for various situations which could occur.
FOLLOw strict safety measures at home or in your car,
making sure doors and windows are locked and all your
spare keys are accounted for.
STALKING VICTIMS’ Don’ts

DON’T meet the stalker even if it is only to say ‘no’, and
do not put yourself in dangerous situations where the
stalker may be present.
DON’T make any contact with the stalker. They may view
any response as progress or signs of desire to keep the
relationship going.
DON’T try to be nice, as this would send the wrong
signal to the stalker that you may become interested.
AVOID going out alone, returning home alone, or passing
through danger spots on your journeys.
DON’T follow a routine activity or direction of travel
which someone can use for further stalking.
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