What is Stalking?

Stalking is repeated, unwanted behavior directed toward a victim like:

• Repeated phone calls and texts (including hang ups)
• Following him or her and showing up unannounced at work, school, their house or around town
• Sending unwanted ‘gifts’, letters, packages, etc. to the victim
• Driving by or hanging out wherever the victim lives, works, shops, etc.
• Damaging the victim’s property
• Threatening to hurt them, loved ones and/or pets
• Anything else that means to frighten, control and/or track a victim

If you’re being stalked, it’s not your fault. Stalking is dangerous and threats should be taken seriously.

Top tips if you’re being stalked:

• Don’t communicate with the stalker or respond to him/her in any way.
• Tell your friends, family and co-workers about what’s going on and ask them for support.
• Ask for someone to walk you to your car when you’re at school, work or anywhere else you feel vulnerable.
• Keep evidence of stalking- write down the date, time and description of the behavior in a journal or document.  Consider sending a copy of it to someone you trust.
• Trust your instincts- if you feel unsafe, get help.  If you feel you’re in immediate danger, call 911.
• Reach out to us to develop your safety plan and connect with local resources.
• Consider getting a court order telling the stalker to stop their activity (we can help with that).

If you’re being stalked, call our crisis hotline right away.

We can help you develop a safety plan, inform you of Wyoming’s stalking laws and your rights.