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Canada Justice – Stalking is a Crime called Criminal Harassment

Criminal Harassment

Stalking and Criminal Harassment

A criminal harassment offense is when someone purposefully follows and harasses another person repeatedly, with the intent to threaten their safety or the safety of others. It is a criminal offense for anyone to harass you, including someone you know or a complete stranger.
Forms of harassment could include:
  • Repeatedly following you
  • Frequent and unwanted telephone calls
  • Unwanted letters, gifts or other objects
  • Unwanted Internet contact
  • Watching you, your home or your workplace
  • Someone repeatedly being a visible presence in places you often go
Note:
Charges do not have to be laid. Victims of crime can get a monetary benefit to acknowledge victimization, based on the injuries directly suffered from the crime.

Remember:

  • Stalking is not your fault
  • You are not responsible for what the stalker thinks or does
  • Stalking is against the law
  • Stalking is a crime called criminal harassment
  • Always seek help when dealing with stalking or harassment

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