Stalking

One thing that a person can do to better prepare a case for stalking or harassment is to keep a log (or a record) of the details of each incident as the incidents occur. S/he can make a list of the date and time of each incident, what the abuser did or said, what actions if any the victim took, what witnesses or evidence s/he has, etc. This way, if the victim has to prove the pattern of events in court, s/he will have the information ready to give to the police or judge. A stalking/harassment victim can also save any voicemails, emails, or text messages that are sent as further proof of the stalking/harassing behavior - as well as taking screenshots of any posts made on social media to preserve them in case the person who posts them later deletes them. You can see safety tips for stalking or harassment victims and a sample stalking/harassment log on our website.