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NEED HELP TODAY?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you feel you are in imminent danger or fear a threat of harm, please call 911 immediately!<\/strong><\/p>\n

While SPARC resources can help victims and survivors learn more about stalking, please note that SPARC DOES NOT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF STALKING<\/strong>. If you or a friend are seeking individual assistance, please reach out to your local service provider. Even when the stalking is not related to domestic violence, domestic violence and\/or sexual assault service providers are often the right people to contact about stalking.<\/p>\n

If you do not know how to reach your local service provider, or for additional assistance, you may wish to contact the following hotlines:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1582830456600{padding-top: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2901″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/victimconnect.org\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

VictimConnect<\/a><\/p>\n

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National Domestic Violence Hotline<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network<\/a><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1582830512215{padding-top: 2em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”square” spacing=”15″ gap=”15″ c_position=”right” active_section=”-1″ no_fill=”true” el_class=”sparc-faq”][vc_tta_section title=”STALKING CAN BE DANGEROUS” tab_id=”1582827801551-9381e712-8470″][vc_column_text]While every case is different, people who stalk can be very dangerous. Stalkers may threaten, attack, sexually assault, and\/or even kill their victims.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, there is no single psychological or behavioral profile that predicts what stalkers will or will not do. Stalkers\u2019 behaviors can escalate from more indirect ways of making contact (like phone calls or texts) to more direct contact (like delivering gifts or showing up where you are).<\/p>\n

Many victims struggle with how to respond to their stalkers. Some victims try reasoning with their stalkers to placate them, hoping that \u201cbeing nice\u201d will make it stop. Many victims minimize their experiences of being stalked, telling themselves \u201cit\u2019s not that bad.\u201d Still others may confront or threaten the stalker or try to \u201cfight back.\u201d
\nWhile victims cannot control the stalking behavior, they should feel empowered to take steps to keep themselves, their families, and their loved ones safe.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”GENERAL TIPS FOR VICTIMS” tab_id=”1582827801577-edd73a70-a7bb”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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  1. Trust your instincts.<\/strong> Victims of stalking often feel pressured by friends or family to downplay the stalker\u2019s behavior, but stalking poses a real threat of harm. Your safety is paramount.<\/li>\n
  2. Call the police<\/strong> if you feel you are in any immediate danger. Explain why the stalker\u2019s actions are causing you fear.<\/li>\n
  3. Keep a record<\/strong> or log of each contact with the stalker. You can use this log<\/a> as an example. Be sure to also document any police reports.<\/li>\n
  4. Save evidence when possible.<\/strong> Stalkers often use technology to contact their victims. Save all emails, text messages, photos, and postings on social networking sites as evidence of the stalking behavior. You may also want to consider how to use your technology and your devices in a safer manner. For more information, please visit the National Network to End Domestic Violence Safety Net Project\u2019s Tech Safety Site<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  5. Get connected with a local victim service provider<\/strong> who can assist you in exploring your options as well as discuss safety planning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS<\/span><\/h2>\n

    You may also find the following publications and resources helpful for further learning:<\/h3>\n

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    Stalking Documentation Log<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Registro de Incidentes de Acecho<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Stalking Incident and Behavior Log for College Students<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Safety Planning Strategies<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Estrategias de seguridad<\/a><\/p>\n

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    SHARP<\/a><\/p>\n

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