Today marks the beginning of National Stalking Awareness Week 2023. The theme for this year's National Stalking Awareness Week is "Join Forces Against Stalking", and highlights the importance of multi-agency approached to help support victims.

This year’s theme for National Stalking Awareness Week is “Join Forces Against Stalking” and will take place from 22 April until the 27 April.

To help champion this message about effective multi-agency approaches to support victims and to create preventative measures. Multiple agencies across the Kent area will be sharing content on their platforms, in a bid to raise awareness around stalking and what can be done to combat it.

If you are unsure as to what is deemed “stalking”, it is defined as persistent and unwanted attention where the victim feels pestered and harassed. There are many forms of harassment ranging from unwanted attention from somebody, seeking a romantic relationship, to violent predatory behaviour.

For further information on stalking and harassment, the signs and how to report it, please use the links provided.

Safe Spaces | Medway Council

Stalking and harassment | Kent Police

Suzy Lamplugh Trust website

Additionally, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust will be hosting an online conference discussing multi-agency approaches to support victims and to combat stalking. If you are interested and wish to sign up.

Kent police will be hosting engagement events throughout this week in hopes to raise awareness around stalking. 

Monday 22nd April - Rochester High Street - 11:00am - 14:00pm 

Tuesday 23rd April - Strood High Street - 11:00am - 14:00pm 

Wednesday 24th April - Gillingham High Street - 11:00am - 14:00pm 

Thursday 25th April - The Pentagon Chatham - 11:00am - 14:00pm 

Feel free to come along there will be members of the council, victim support, neighbourhood officers and our community liason officers on select days and lets work together to combat stalking.