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Help for Cyber-stalking Victims Secured

Added August 12th, 2010 in NSS News

Following yesterday’s announcement of the closure of E-victims.org – the charity that helps victims of e-crime, Network for Surviving Stalking has stepped into the breach to enable its vital work to continue. 
 NSS has offered to take over the on-line harassment aspect of their work. Victims of on-line harassment and cyber-stalking will shortly be able to access information through www.nss.org.uk
 E-victims director Jennifer Perry [...]

Stalking Helpline Seeks Volunteers

Added July 22nd, 2010 in NSS News

Our partner organisation The National Stalking Helpline is looking for volunteers.  Please see the advert below for more details or visit The Stalking Helpline website
Volunteer Advert
Stalking and harassment affects approximately two million people in the UK every year. The National Stalking Helpline works to provide advice and information about the law and support services [...]

UK’s first National Stalking Helpline is launched

Added April 29th, 2010 in NSS News

The first dedicated information and advice service for people affected by stalking or harassment will start operating from today.  Launched as a result of a collaboration between Network for Surviving Stalking, Protection Against Stalking and Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the helpline  will offer information, advice and guidance for anyone affected by stalking and harassment via a [...]

Police must learn lessons from Clare Wood case

Added March 11th, 2010 in NSS News

Network for Surviving Stalking urges Chief Police Officers in all force areas to promote the use of ACPO* guidelines on investigating stalking and harassment.  The call follows today’s Independent Police Complaints Commission report on the way Greater Manchester Police dealt with Clare Wood prior to her murder.
 Clare was murdered by George Appleton in February 2009. [...]

Waxman case highlights plight of stalking victims

Added January 18th, 2010 in NSS News

Following the sentencing of Elliot Fogel to sixteen weeks in prison for breaching a restraining order for the second time, Network for Surviving Stalking urges more be done to help stalking victims living in fear. 
Claire Waxman has been stalked by Fogel over a period of seven years and has moved home 5 times in a [...]

Wanted: Helpline Co-ordinator for Stalking Victims

Added January 18th, 2010 in NSS News

Network for Surviving Stalking is working with Protection Against Stalking and Suzy Lamplugh Trust to set up the first dedicated helpline for stalking victims in the UK. The recruitment process for the Helpline co-ordinator is underway.  The advert reads,  
“ This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in developing a national helpline service for victims of stalking and harassment. [...]

Stalking Victims To Train Police Staff

Added January 18th, 2010 in NSS News

Network for Surviving Stalking has been given a ‘golden opportunity’ to help train police staff about stalking. We’re working with the National Policing Improvement Agency.
 They want to hear your views about how to improve services when people contact the police. The information will be used to train people taking calls, those manning front desks at [...]

Katie Boardman case highlights need to take stalking seriously

Added December 18th, 2009 in NSS News

The Independent Police Complaints Commission findings on the way Greater Manchester Police dealt with the case of  murder victim Katie Boardman highlight the need for society to change it’s attitudes to the crime of stalking. 
The IPCC report says there had been a history of domestic violence in Katie’s relationship with her ex-partner however subsequent instances [...]

ITV Presenter Joins Fight Against Stalking

Added December 10th, 2009 in NSS News

The UK charity Network for Surviving Stalking is delighted to announce former ITV news presenter Alexis Bowater as new Chief Executive.
Chairman of Trustees Peter Patrick said, “Alexis will be a wonderful ambassador for the charity and for stalking victims everywhere.  Stalking is a serious crime that sadly is widely misunderstood. The lack of understanding means [...]

Stalking Victim’s Help-line “early in New Year”

Added November 25th, 2009 in NSS News

 
Network for Surviving Stalking welcomes the announcement by the UK Home Office that it will fund the first dedicated help-line for stalking victims. 
 
Stalking is a serious crime that can devastate lives.  It can also lead to violence against the victim – including rape and murder.  It’s vital that anyone who thinks they’re being stalked takes [...]

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