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 Kent Police Advice - Stalking, Don't Suffer In Silence - Report Your ConcernsKent Police is aware being stalked can destroy the lives of victims and sometimes lead to violence. For anyone experiencing stalking, do not suffer in silence - report it to Kent Police. See the full article for further details and a video... All Areas
Victims can often feel reluctant to report problems but Kent Police takes stalking and harassment very seriously and wants to hear from victims if they feel threatened or worried. What is stalking? There is no legal definition of stalking. However, it is generally accepted that it includes: - repeated attempts to impose unwanted communications and
- contacts on another in a way that could be expected to cause distress or fear in any reasonable person.
Types of stalking behaviour Taken in isolation, events might seem unremarkable. But in particular circumstances and with repetition, they take on a more sinister meaning. Unwanted communications may include telephone calls, letters, emails, faxes, text messages, messages on social networking sites, graffiti or sending or leaving unsolicited gifts. Unwanted intrusions include following, waiting for, spying on, approaching and going to a person's home. A stalker may also order or cancel goods or services, make complaints (to legitimate bodies), damage property or follow and try to talk to you online (cyberstalking). Advice for victims Keep a record of what happened - where and when you were followed or telephoned, or when you received post or email messages
- details of people who may have seen these events
Write down information as soon as possible when events are still fresh in your mind Tell the police if any neighbours or others saw or heard what happened Record how the suspect looked or sounded - what they were wearing and the make, number plate of any involved car Stay alert and aware of your surroundings at all times. Read our personal safety page for more advice. Watch a video from the Network for Surviving Stalking 
Further advice and support organisations You can get more advice and support from:
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