- If you are in immediate danger, find a safe place
to go, like a police station, friend's house, domestic
violence shelter, or a public area. If you can't get
out of danger, but can get to a phone, call 911.
- If you think you could be in danger, get a restraining
order. A restraining order requires the stalker to
stay away from you and not contact you. Talk to a
victim advocate or attorney in your area to see how
to get a restraining order and if an arrest can be
made if the stalker violates the order.
- File a complaint with the police. Tell them about
all threats.
- Write down every incident that happens. Include
the time, date, and other important information.
Keep videotapes, audiotapes, answering machine/voicemail
messages, photos of property damage, and letters.
- Contact support systems to help you, including
domestic violence and rape crisis hotlines, domestic
violence shelters, the district attorney's office,
police, counseling services, and support groups. Make
sure to also keep these numbers handy, just in case
you need them.
- Tell important people about the stalking problem,
including the police, your employer, and family, friends,
and neighbors (USDHHS, 2005c).
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