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We’re talking stalking – here’s what you need to know This week is National Stalking Awareness Week (22nd – 26th April). We're here to help you understand what stalking is and how to stay safe. Stalking is a serious crime. It can make you feel scared and frightened to leave your home, but remember - you are not alone and there is help available. Stalking doesn't always involve threats. In reality, stalking can be a pattern of any unwanted contact that persists and makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Here's how to spot stalking – look out for the FOUR warning signs: Sometimes stalking behaviours can seem small on their own. But when they’re combined into a pattern that follows FOUR: Fixated, Obsessed, Unwanted, Repeated. You should record it and report it to police before it escalates further. Many of us have been conditioned to see these behaviours as harmless or even desirable because of romantic comedies. But these behaviours are wrong and not acceptable. Watch our new romantic-comedy trailer, to see how these seemingly small gestures can escalate to something far more sinister. This unwanted attention can take many forms, such as: It's important to remember that stalking can be directed at anyone, regardless of factors like age, gender, race, or sexual orientation. If someone's unwanted attention is making you feel uncomfortable, it's important to take steps to protect yourself. What to do if you’re being stalked If you believe you are being stalked, there are steps you can take: Remember, you are not alone. Stalking is a serious crime, and there are resources and support services available to help you stay safe.
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