I have experienced/I am experiencing stalking and harassment
If you are experiencing unwanted, repeated, obsessive and/or controlling behaviours that make you distressed or scared, you may be being stalked. There are many ways stalking can be perpetrated. It may be someone you already know well such as an partner or ex-partner- but equally they may be relatively unknown to you- or a complete stranger. There are lots of people and places that can support you if you are being stalked.
Independent specialist support
- National Stalking Helpline. 0808 802 0300 (Mon-Fri 9:30 to 16:00)
- Action Against Stalking
- Practical advice and Stalking Support
- FollowIt App - download to record incidents of stalking
- Advice on Stalking and Harassment from Scottish Women's Rights Centre, please also see Stopping Harassment - Legal guide for more information.
- Victim Support Scotland - Stalking - Information & Support
- Paladin Service - Support and advice for anyone aged 18-24 affected by stalking and harassment.
- Protection Against Stalking
Please always call 999 if you are in immediate danger.
Reporting to the Police
Stalking and harassment is a Criminal Offence. If you think you are being stalked or are suffering harassment, please report your concerns to Police Scotland at your local police station, via telephone by calling 101, online or via 999 if it is an emergency. You can also report the incident anonymously on CrimeStoppers.
Someone I know is experiencing stalking and harassment
Reporting to the Police
Stalking and harassment is a Criminal Offence. If you think you are being stalked or are suffering harassment, please report your concerns to Police Scotland at your local police station, via telephone by calling 101, online or via 999 if it is an emergency. You can also report the incident anonymously on CrimeStoppers.
Someone I know is experiencing stalking and harassment
If someone you know has experienced stalking and/or harassment, it is important that you listen to them, and be open to what they are telling you. Try not to ask for a lot of detail, and make it clear that you are ready to listen whenever they want to talk, and offer practical support, such as directing them to the online Report + Support system, or providing the details of specialist support services.
Supporting a survivor can be difficult and it's okay to take time and space for yourself sometimes. It's important not to betray a survivor's trust by telling others about their experiences without their permission, but you can talk confidentially to and get specialist support from the services mentioned above.