April 21st-26th marks Stalking Awareness Week.
April 21st-26th marks Stalking Awareness Week. We want to help students be aware of what stalking actually means and how it impacts a person.
Stalking is often defined as a pattern of intrusive and very personal unwanted contact that can cause fear or distress. This includes 5 or more unwanted contacts by the same person for more than a 2 week period.
Did you know...
- One in seven people aged 16 years and over in England and Wales has been a victim of stalking at least once, with women and younger people the most commonly affected
- Among women, 20.2% have experienced stalking since the age of 16, as have 8.7% of men.
- According to CSEW figures in the year ending March 2024, about 635,000 victims reported online stalking, 42% of the total.
We'd love to hear your thoughts on the support available from the University around stalking, so
There is a lot of support available to students who have experienced stalking, both internally at the Â鶹¹ú²ú and University and through external organisations. As a member of the Â鶹¹ú²ú, you can access free, confidential appointments with our Advice service. You can also reach out to:
Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
Paladin’s National Stalking Advocacy Service: 0203 866 4107