Stalking is unwanted, repeated, and continuing contact, which causes a person to feel uncomfortable, fearful or harassed. It can happen in-person or via social media or texting.
If someone is stalking you or a friend shares their concerns about being stalked, there is support available. This page offers information about what campus partners are available to support you, and some options for you to consider.
In urgent situations, call 911.
For in-person confidential advocacy, schedule an appointment with the LiveWell Student Advocate or the UWPD Victim Advocate — email addresses listed below.
Our LiveWell Student Advocate provides a safe and confidential space to support students who have experienced an incident of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking or sexual harassment. We support students and help them understand their options for reporting both on campus and in the larger community, provide academic advocacy, and safety plan — always with the understanding that it is up to the student to make decisions about next steps and whether or not they want to report to campus officials or the police. To make an appointment email: hwadvoc@uw.edu.
The UWPD Victim Advocate works with students, faculty, and staff who have been impacted by interpersonal abuse or who otherwise have safety concerns. Support the advocate can provide includes: safety planning, seeking academic and workplace accommodations, legal advocacy and support in criminal, civil, and family law cases, accessing state and community resources, and navigating any reporting processes. It is not required that one report to the police or school in order to work with the advocate, and these services are all confidential. To make an appointment email: uwpdadvocate@uw.edu.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and our UW offices are closed, or you would prefer to talk with someone immediately over the phone, these resources can offer assistance.
For 24/7 support, call SafeCampus at 206.685.7233.
Call SafeCampus when you have concerns for your safety or the safety of someone else. We have trained professionals available to listen, offer support options, develop safety plans and connect you to additional resources. You can always call us anonymously.
National Sexual Assault Website & Hotline: 24/7 phone-based support. Call 800.656.4673.
What is stalking?
Stalking is unwanted, repeated, and continuing contact which causes a person to feel fearful, threatened or harassed. Stalking is serious, sometimes violent, and can escalate over time.
Stalkers can be students, co-workers, supervisors, current or former intimate partners, family members, acquaintances or strangers
Stalking affects people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, social classes, ages and abilities.
Know the signs
Individuals who are being stalked may:
Stalkers may:
Supporting a friend of colleague
Many individuals turn to someone they trust when they need support. Your response when a friend or colleague shares with you that they are being stalked may impact whether they feel supported and choose to seek additional help. Please consider taking these steps when someone discloses to you:
Stalking and Title IX
Stalking may be a form of sexual misconduct and a violation of Title IX.
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