Stalking is a pattern of unwanted contact, following, or watching that would make a reasonable person afraid. It is a crime in all 50 states and does not require physical contact.

What should I do if I am being stalked?

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Document every incident with dates, screenshots, and witnesses. Use Stalking.org's free tools to assess your risk, build a safety plan, and structure a police report or restraining order statement.

What proof do I need for stalking?

Keep messages, voicemails, and screenshots that show dates and the sender's identity, photos of any damage, witness names, and police report numbers. Courts look for a consistent pattern across many records.

Is stalking illegal in all states?

Yes. Stalking is a crime in all 50 states and under federal law, though the exact definitions and penalties vary by state.

How can I remove my personal information from data brokers?

Use the Stalking.org Data Broker Removal Engine to submit the links to every page where your information appears. After you verify your email, we demand removal from brokers like Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified, and Intelius as your authorized agent.

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The National Standard for Stalking Safety

We provide the nation's only browser-based toolkit for assessing risk, creating safety plans, and scrubbing digital footprints. Private. Secure. Anonymous.

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Risk Assessment Profile

This tool uses criteria established by criminologists to evaluate the potential danger level of your situation. This helps you articulate urgency to law enforcement.

Question 1 of 5

Has the harasser tried to contact you more than 3 times in 24 hours?

CRISIS INTERVENTION TOOL

Personalized Safety Plan

Federal guidelines recommend every victim have a pre-written plan. This tool generates a discreet, text-based script containing your “Code Words,” safe locations, and emergency contacts.

Safe Person (Who can you call 24/7?)

Code Word (To signal danger without saying it)

Safe Location (Public/Secure)

Go-Bag Location

My Emergency Action Plan

Fill out the form to generate your secure plan.

Evidence Admissibility Auditor

Prosecutors often reject screenshots because they lack context. Use this checklist on every piece of evidence before you save it to ensure it stands up in court.

Date & Time Visible?

Is the system clock or post timestamp clearly legible?

Sender Identity Visible?

Is the phone number, email address, or handle visible (not just the contact name)?

URL Captured?

For web harassment, is the full URL bar included in the screenshot?

Context Included?

Did you capture the previous messages to show you didn't provoke it?

Incomplete Evidence

Check all boxes to verify your evidence is “Court Ready”.

Police Report Composer

Law enforcement often ignores vague complaints. This tool finds your precinct and structures your evidence into a formal legal request.

Find Your Precinct

Your City

Your State

No email listed? Many precincts don't publish an email. Call their non-emergency line (or 311) to ask where to file, or download your report below and file it in person.

Compose Formal Complaint

Your Name

Your Phone (optional)

Suspect Name

Suspect Description (optional)

Most Recent Incident Date

Requested Action

Brief Summary of Threat

Evidence in your possession (select all that apply)

Generated Report Preview

Subject: URGENT: Stalking Complaint — [Your Name]

To the Desk Officer:

I, [Your Name], am reporting ongoing stalking and harassment.

1. SUSPECT INFORMATION:
   Name: [Suspect name or 'Unknown']
   Description: [Physical description, vehicle, or any identifying details]

2. INCIDENT SUMMARY ([Date of most recent incident]):
[Brief summary of the threat or stalking behavior]

3. EVIDENCE IN MY POSSESSION:
[List your evidence: screenshots, voicemails, photos, witnesses]

4. REQUESTED ACTION:
File a formal police report.

I request that a police report be filed immediately and that I receive a complaint or case number.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Precinct Email Address (optional)

ACCESS TO JUSTICE TOOL

T.R.O. Statement Builder

Judges deny Restraining Orders when victims focus on “annoyance” rather than “fear.” This tool structures your narrative to emphasize the legal requirements: immediate danger and future harm.

Your Name

Respondent Name

Relationship

Your State

Most Recent Incident Date

What has the Respondent done? (select all that apply)

Most Recent Incident (date & detail)

Prior incidents / pattern (optional)

Why do you need protection NOW?

Requested relief (select all that apply)

Legal Statement Preview

Fill out the form to generate a structured legal statement for your Temporary Restraining Order application.

DIGITAL PRIVACY SCRUB

Data Broker Removal Engine

Stalkers buy your home address for $0.99 from these sites. We provide the hard-to-find “Opt-Out” links and the legal text to demand removal.

Spokeo

One of the largest aggregators. Removal takes 48-72 hours.

Step 1: Locate Record

Open Opt-Out Page

Tip: You typically need to search for yourself, find the specific record URL, and paste it into their removal tool.

Step 2: Removal Request Text

I am a victim of stalking and am requesting the immediate removal of my personal information from Spokeo to protect my physical safety. Please remove the record located at: [PASTE URL HERE].

Want us to handle it? Submit a removal request

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Risk Assessment Profile

Question 1 of 5

Personalized Safety Plan

My Emergency Action Plan

Evidence Admissibility Auditor

Incomplete Evidence

Police Report Composer

Find Your Precinct

Compose Formal Complaint

T.R.O. Statement Builder

Legal Statement Preview

Data Broker Removal Engine

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Risk Assessment Profile

Question 1 of 5

Personalized Safety Plan

My Emergency Action Plan

Evidence Admissibility Auditor

Incomplete Evidence

Police Report Composer

Find Your Precinct

Compose Formal Complaint

T.R.O. Statement Builder

Legal Statement Preview

Data Broker Removal Engine

Spokeo

Lend your voice.Protect your followers.

Create Impact Cards

Grant-Matching Potential

Social Impact Generator

Social Media Defense Center

Exposure Search

Report Escalator

C&D Letter Generator

Safety Audit

Accounts & Passwords

Home Network

Social & Location

Work & School

Devices

Next steps for you

Power the National Safety Network.

Turn your fear into
evidence & action.

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