Resources
On this page you can access information and online tools about stalking.
If you are unsure about what support you need, please contact us at support@safersteps.uk and our team will contact you to provide help and advice, or signpost you to relevant services.
What is the difference between stalking and harassment?
Harassment is behaviour that would cause a reasonable person to feel alarm or distress. The difference between stalking and harassment is in the motivation. Stalking behaviours have signs of fixation and obsession.
If you are unsure whether you are a victim of stalking, have a look at the Suzy Lamplugh Trust online self-assessment tool.
WEST YORKSHIRE SUPPORT SERVICES
For Harassment/Anti-Social Behaviour
If you are experiencing harassment, you can report it to West Yorkshire Police either by filling out their online reporting form or by calling 101.
To report anti-social behaviour, visit your local Council’s website.
You can also use Victim Support or report anonymously through Crimestoppers.
If you are in an emergency, you should call 999.
For Domestic Violence & Abuse
Leeds Domestic Violence Service – Leeds 0113 246 0401 (24/7 helpline)
Staying Put – Bradford 0808 2800 999 (Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm)
Pennine Domestic Abuse Service – Kirklees 0800 052 7222 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)
Staying Safe – Calderdale 01422 323339 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Cranstoun – Wakefield
National Stalking Support
If you are not based in West Yorkshire, you can still access support for stalking.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, established in 1986, following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh, an estate agent and lone worker who went to meet a client and never returned.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust is widely regarded as a field expert in lone-working and personal safety training, stalking training, as well as consultancy, campaigning, and support services.
It also delivers the National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
Opening Hours:
09:30 – 20:00, Monday and Wednesday
09:30 – 16:00, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Paladin Service
Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service is a trauma-informed service established in 2013, to assist high risk victims of stalking in England and Wales.
Its website provides stalking information, training resources, guidance for professionals and advice for how to support a friend or loved one experiencing stalking.
Action Against Stalking
Action Against Stalking is Scotland’s dedicated charity supporting victims of stalking through free, confidential services, providing advocacy, safety planning and trauma-informed care.
Its website has lots of useful information about stalking and the different types of stalkers.
You can call its free voicemail service on: 0800 820 2427
Other Useful Websites
Alice Ruggles Trust
A charity focusing on helping young people understand stalking, the potential risks and what they can do about it.
Crimestoppers
The Cyber Helpline
Expert help for victims of cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm.
You can talk to a chatbot for immediate advice, you can be referred to a volunteer cybersecurity expert if you need more help.
West Yorkshire Police
If you are in an emergency, call 999.
To report non-urgent incidents, call 101.
You can report a crime online via the West Yorkshire Police website.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
National helpline for victim/survivors of domestic abuse.
Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Our Partners
Safer Steps is delivered by the West Yorkshire Stalking Support Hub (WYSSH), a partnership between Leeds Women’s Aid, Staying Put, WomenCentre and Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership. Click on the links below to learn more about the partners and the support services they offer.