The Suzy Lamplugh Trust defines stalking as 'a pattern of fixed and obsessive behaviour which is repeated, persistent, intrusive and causes fear of violence or engenders alarm and distress in the victim'.
If you are receiving persistent, unwanted contact that causes you distress, this is stalking. Stalking can include behaviour such as sending unwanted messages, sending gifts or flowers, damaging property and assault.
A stalker can be former partner, friend, work colleague or a stranger.
What makes the problem particularly hard to cope with is that it can go on for a long period of time, making you feel constantly anxious and afraid. Sometimes the problem can build up slowly and it can take a while for you to realise you are caught up in an ongoing campaign of abuse.
If you are receiving persistent, unwanted contact that causes you distress, this is stalking. Stalking can include behaviour such as sending unwanted messages, sending gifts or flowers, damaging property and assault.
A stalker can be former partner, friend, work colleague or a stranger.
What makes the problem particularly hard to cope with is that it can go on for a long period of time, making you feel constantly anxious and afraid. Sometimes the problem can build up slowly and it can take a while for you to realise you are caught up in an ongoing campaign of abuse.