16
Apr
2013
By Calvin at 09:49 GMT, 13 years ago
18th April is National Stalking Awareness Day, which exists to raise awareness about the crime of stalking. This year, because the laws around stalking have changed and are slightly different between each of the countries of the UK, The Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s focus will be ‘Know the Law, Use the Law’. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust wants everyone affected by stalking to know that there is help available and that they are not alone. There is more information here about how The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is planning to spread the message this year.
If you need help and advice please call The National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300. The Helpline is open 09:30 to 16:00 weekdays except Wednesdays when it is open 13:00 to 16:00. The Helpline is not open on bank holidays.
The National Stalking Helpline provides guidance and information to anybody who is currently or has previously been affected by harassment or stalking. The Helpline can provide guidance on:
- The law in relation to stalking and harassment
- Reporting stalking or harassment
- Effective gathering of evidence
- Ensuring your personal safety and that of your friends and family
- Practical steps to reduce the risk
The National Stalking Helpline was established by Network for Surviving Stalking, Protection Against Stalking and Suzy Lamplugh Trust. It is the first national helpline to specialise in providing information and guidance to victims of harassment and stalking as well as their friends and family.
Network for Surviving Stalking: http://www.nss.org.uk/
Protection Against Stalking: http://www.protectionagainststalking.org/
Suzy Lamplugh Trust http://www.suzylamplugh.org/
The National Stalking Helpline 0808 802 0300
