Today were supporting National Stalking Awareness Day. Research shows that in the UK, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men are stalked at some point in their lives (British Crime Survey 2011). Stalking is repeated unwanted contact from one person to another which demonstrates either a fixation or obsession and causes the victim to feel alarm, distress or fear of violence. Stalkers can also be colleagues or clients. This creates risk not only for the victim but also their colleagues or manager who may have to interact with the stalker if they do turn up to the premises. The Working Without Fear campaign aims to inform and advise employers as to what they can do to protect and support their employees if they are being stalked. For more information about stalking in the workplace and to access a Guide to Employers and information for employees, visit the National Stalking Helpline website at stalkinghelpline.org
Posted on: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 10:49:14 +0000