Stalking Awareness Week 21st -27th April 2025

This year we are looking at how we can support everyone to support victims of stalking, we are asking everyone to be aware and talk about in your communities the specialist support services available.
Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid support services can support survivors who are;
experiencing stalking behaviours by their (ex) intimate partners or family members
Nottinghamshire Stalking Advocacy Service will support victims of stalking where the stalker is not a former or current intimate partner or family members.
This service is a specialist support service which delivers support to stalking victims throughout Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. You can self refer or professionals can refer on your behalf with your consent.

For more specific info please click here
to access stalking information cards please click here
Please see below some words from our stalking advocates

Stalking Does not Stop at the Workplace Door: Why Employers Must Take Action
As we mark Stalking Awareness Week, it is time for employers to face an uncomfortable truth: stalking does not end when an employee clocks in. With over 1.5 million people in the UK experiencing stalking every year, chances are high that someone on your team is being targeted—right now.
And it’s not just a personal issue. 1 in 5 victims report being stalked by a colleague or ex-partner who continues the abuse within or around the workplace. Over 50% of stalking victims say the behaviour impacts their work, often leading to time off, anxiety, and even resignations.
This is a safeguarding issue. Employers have a legal and moral duty to protect their people from harm—including harm that originates outside the building but bleeds into it.
Recognising stalking is key:
– Repeated, unwanted communication (emails, messages, calls)
– Being followed to or from work
– Third parties being used to gather information
– Surveillance or excessive monitoring of an employee’s social media
Stalking is not romantic. It’s not flattering. It’s a pattern of fixated, obsessive behaviour that can escalate into violence.
As an employer, your responsibilities include:
– Educating your teams on the signs of stalking
– Implementing clear safeguarding protocols
– Creating a culture where victims feel safe to disclose
– Working with specialist stalking advocacy services (like ours) to assess risk and respond appropriately
Stalking is a workplace issue. This week, and every week, let’s make sure we’re not looking the other way.
For support or partnership enquiries, get in touch with our team. We’re here to help.