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Are you being stalked? Here are some common stalking behaviors. We have learned that stalking during a relationship or after it has ended is high risk behavior and if it is occurring to you or to someone you love, safety precautions must be taken. In most states many of these behaviors are also against the anti-stalking laws. Gather evidence and make police reports!

Common Domestic Violence/Stalking Acts

 

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Mailing cards or other cryptic messages

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Breaking windows, breaking into or vandalizing partner's home

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Taking partner's mail

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Leaving things such as flowers on doorstep or at work

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Watching partner from a distance

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Hang up calls on the telephone

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Following partner with a car

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Following partner on foot

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Hiding in bushes or other surveillance of partner's home

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Surveillance of partner at work

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Other trespassing

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Vandalizing partner's property

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Destroying property to scare or intimidate partner

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Stealing things from partner

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Breaking into partner's house or car

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Filing numerous pleadings in court cases

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Filing for custody of children regardless of their needs

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Not respecting visitation limitations

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Harassing telephone calls or notes

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Violation of restraining orders

 

How To Get Help
Call the national domestic violence hot line at 1-800-333-SAFE right now to find a local battered woman shelter or 1-900-772-3872 for more information from the Family Survival Network.
 

 

 

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