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Stalking
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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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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