Victim resource links
The following sites can be accessed for victim pertinent information and support. Although there may not be one for your specific location, the information contained on these sites will provide general assistance. StalkInc. does not bear responsibility for any of the information provided on these external sites.
The Stalking Prevention, Awareness and Resource Centre (SPARC) is project funded by the US federal government providing education and resources about the crime of stalking. SPARC aims to enhance the response to stalking by educating the professionals tasked with keeping stalking victims safe and holding offenders accountable. SPARC ensures that allied professionals have the specialized knowledge to identify and respond to the crime of stalking. SPARC can refer stalking victims to local support agencies but does not provide direct victim support themselves.
The site is US-centric but also has a lot of good information applicable to professionals and victims in any country.
Victim Support Europe is a network of 26 non-governmental victim support organisations in 21 European countries, which provide assistance and information to victims of crime. Founded in 1990, Victim Support Europe exists to promote the establishment and development of victims’ rights and victim services throughout Europe. Each year, the Victim Support Europe member organisations assist more than two million people affected by crime. Over 3,000 paid staff and nearly 18,000 volunteers provide much needed practical and emotional support and juridical advice to victims of crime.
For victims in Germany, the organisation Stop-Stalking has a website offering online counselling for stalking victims. This organisation also offers telephone and face to face guidance and counselling for stalking victims. Notably, Stop-Stalking also offers online counselling for people who believe they are engaging in stalking. The original German and an English translation can be found at:
http://www.stop-stalking-berlin.de/de/eingang-alternative/
The National Stalking Helpline is a service available to UK residents that is run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. The website has a range of information about stalking that may be useful, and those in the UK can directly contact the helpline by phone to get personalised support.
https://www.suzylamplugh.org/pages/category/national-stalking-helpline
Australia
Some resources by State are listed here. Check your Justice Department or equivalent website for specific information for your state.
1800Respect can provide direct telephone assistance to all stalking victims in Australia: https://www.1800respect.org.au/violence-and-abuse/stalking
eSafety Commissioner’s cyberstalking website: https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/staying-safe/cyberstalking
Magistrates’ Court of Victoria Stalking and Personal Safety Intervention Orders Information Brochure
Victoria Victims of Crime http://www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/
NSW Government Victims Services www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/vs
VOCAL (Victims Of Crime Assistance League Inc NSW) http://vocal.org.au/
Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal www.vocat.vic.gov.au
MensLine Australia: Phone 1300 78 99 78, https://www.mensline.org.au
A 24/7 telephone support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
UK
Protection Against Stalking, www.protectionagainststalking.
PAS is a UK charity that aims to help creat a consistent, professional and effective response to stalking in the UK, and to support victims, particularly those at high risk of harm. Focussing on education about stalking, victim safety and improving management of stalkers, PAS helped to establish the National Stalking Helpline, the National Stalking Awareness week in the UK, and has been heavily involved in stalking law reform campaigns in the UK.
The National Stalking Clinic: www.fixatedthreat.com/nationalstalkingclinic.php
Located in North London, this clinic provides assessment and treatment services for individuals who engage in stalking behaviour and also consults with law enforcement agencies on difficult stalking cases.
Victim Support: Phone 0845 30 30 900, www.victimsupport.org.uk. A helpline for anyone affected by crime.
USA
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence www.ncadv.org
National Center for Victims of Crime www.victimsofcrime.org
Futures Without Violence www.futureswithoutviolence.org
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse www.privacyrights.org/Harassment-and-Stalking
NOVA (National Organisation for Victim Assistance) www.trynova.org/
Sites specific to internet safety
Safety Net Project is designed for survivors of domestic abuse but has a lot of information that is relevant to all stalking victims about ensuring they are protecting their online life and their devices. US based site
www.cyberangels.org provides a range of general information about protecting yourself and your information online, including for parents of children who are online.
