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