Stalking Services

Stalking may be described as “a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.”

Stalking presents a real, ongoing threat, and should not be taken lightly

• The majority of victims know the stalker, although in some cases stalkers may be complete strangers
• Around 20% of stalkers use weapons to threaten or harm targets
• Less than 40% of victims seek help
• Almost 76% of intimate partner femicides carried evidence of stalking in the year prior to the murder

The S.L.I.I. model describes common characteristics of stalking, but are not limited to these alone: Surveillance, Life invasion, Interference, and Intimidation.

Surveillance: Does an ex-partner, a family member, or an acquaintance know much more about you or your private life than you have shared?

Life invasion: In what ways does the stalker make their presence known to you, or to others in your life?

Interference: has the stalker targeted you, your property, or people around you? This may look like vandalism, theft, or even contact by third-parties.

Intimidation: have you received threats or messages? A common tactic is to share specific, meaningful messages that only a victim would understand

If you need help, we are here to help.  Contact our 24 hour confidential and free help lines, in English and Spanish:

A number of resources and tools exist to enhance survivor awareness of danger, and help providers to plan accordingly.