Paladin Young People Services
Are any of these things happening to you?
Is somebody not taking no for an answer?
Are you having trouble with an ex boyfriend/girlfriend ?
Scared of someone who won’t leave you alone?
Frightened someone wants to hurt you? Are they making threats?
Getting constant unwanted calls and texts?
Being constantly contacted online, maybe by fake profiles?
Are you being followed or noticing someone loitering about your home, college, university, workplace, etc?
Are they sending you unwanted gifts?
Stalking is a pattern of unwanted behaviours. This is referred to as a course of conduct.
If you think you are being stalked, contact Paladin for advice from our young people's team.
We always welcome young people to be vocal and learn more about the prevention of stalking and raising awareness for our work. have done a vast array of voluntary work in the past, we would love to have you on board as well!
The Young Peoples Team offer support to young people aged 16 -24 years who are experiencing stalking. The stalking could be from an ex, a neighbour, an acquaintance, a friend, family member, a colleague or a stranger.
👏 Trust your instincts (We find that there is no such thing as coincidence with stalking).
💬 Tell people who are SAFE to tell, as it helps protect you and evidence the stalking (e.g. neighbours, friends, work colleagues, tutors, family)
✍ Keep a diary and record the impact the stalking is having on you (you can use our diary template)
🕵️♀️ Keep the evidence – as much evidence as you can, including call logs, images, message chats, screenshots, etc.
📞 We advise not to change your number or block on social media as this may increase the risk to you and impact evidence gathering.
💡 Park/walk in well-lit areas.
📍 Vary your routes to and from work/college/university & be vigilant.
🔍 Google yourself to check your digital footprint frequently
🔏 Change passwords often and do not use the same password for everything
❤️ Be aware of tagging on social media and have a look at your default and privacy settings on social media platforms and apps.
💻 Keep your software on phones, laptops up to date
📲 Download Hollie guard app: a free personal safety app.
Listening to you and your fears
Safety planning
Looking at online safety
Supporting you to access support from other professionals and support services
Work with you to speak with your workplace or college/university
Supporting you to contact the police and advocating on your behalf
Nobody should have to suffer alone and in silence!