Stalking
You are being stalked if someone is giving you repeated and unwanted attention, contact, harassment, or other actions that make you feel afraid or unsafe.
Stalking
A stalker may be someone you know well or not at all. Most have dated or been involved with the people they stalk. Stalking is a serious crime that can escalate over time and stalkers are unpredictable and dangerous. Trust your instincts. If you feel like you’re in danger, you could be right.
No two stalking situations are alike, but you can take steps to increase your safety.
- Call 911 if you are in immediate danger
- Take threats seriously
- Don’t respond
- Change your daily routine
- Tell family, friends and coworkers and seek support
- Keep evidence
- Contact the police
- Make a safety plan
- Consider getting a court Order for Protection or a Harassment Order
Call Day One
If you’re being stalked, don’t try to handle the problem on your own. Call the Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline at 1.866.223.1111 to speak with a trained advocate who can help you get the assistance you need.