Today is the first day of National Stalking Awareness week, and the focus this year is on the emotional and mental trauma of victims of stalking #StalkingStealsLives.
Stalking victim Amanda Playle, is joining Sussex Police’s campaign to take stalking seriously and not delay reporting.
Playle, who was being stalked be an ex-partner only got in touch with Sussex Police after two years of being attacked with messages that soon became abusive.
“It was constant, all day, every day – at the worst point I was being contacted up to 300 times a day on Facebook, Whatsapp and email. The messages had turned abusive and threatening, and got out of hand when the stalker started messaging my daughter, my parents, my boss and my friends.
As part of National Stalking Awareness Week, Sussex Police have published videos of Playles story, to educate people about the dangers of stalking.
Her husband was eventually convicted of stalking at Lewes Crown Court, and was sentenced to three and a half years in prison.
Sussex Police have urged victims of stalking to report.
The National Stalking Helpline provides advice and guidance to current or previous victims of stalking or harassment 0808 802 0300.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust provides advice on practical personal – http://www.suzylamplugh.org/ – 020 7091 0014.