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How to Help a Friend in an Abusive Relationship
It can be hard to know what to do when your friend has a violent or controlling partner. Here are some things you can do to support them.
It's Time to Examine How Stalking and Abuse Affects Mental Health
This month, Unfollow Me is taking a closer look at the psychological effects of stalking and abuse on survivors.
The Relentless Horror of Being Stalked as an Instagram Star
Andreea Cristina Bolbea has endured stalkers attempting to sabotage her career, ruin her marriage, and visit her home unannounced.
Should You Tell Your Ex's New Partner They're Dating an Abuser?
Social media makes it easier than ever to keep tabs on an abusive ex, but is it ever a good idea to warn their new partner about them?
5 Women on How Much Their Stalker Cost Them
From moving house to weekly therapy sessions, being a stalking victim can be expensive. Five women break down exactly how much their abusers cost them.
This Influential UK Parliamentary Committee Just Backed a Stalkers Register
The Home Affairs Select Committee, which advises British lawmakers on policy, announced its support of a national database of serial stalkers and domestic abuse perpetrators.
This Influential UK Parliamentary Committee Just Backed a Stalkers Register
The Home Affairs Select Committee, which advises British lawmakers on policy, announced its support of a national database of serial stalkers and domestic abuse perpetrators.
How Much Protection Do Protective Orders Provide?
Leaving a relationship can be extremely dangerous for domestic abuse victims. Domestic violence protective orders are intended to help women during this time—but advocates say the current system can also make them vulnerable to further abuse.
We Polled 12,000 People: Over a Third Said They've Been Stalked
Over a third of VICE UK followers on Snapchat told us that they had been stalked.
Unpacking the Dangerous Myths That Stop Women From Reporting their Stalkers
Three out of five British victims don't report stalking to the police. An anti-stalking expert debunks the damaging misconceptions that prevent women reaching out for help.
'I Felt Like a Trapped Animal': 6 Women Describe What It's Like to Be Stalked
Stalking can affect anyone, at any point in their lives—and it can be a frightening and life-alteringly horrible experience.
What Would It Really Take to Keep Stalking Victims Safe?
The Stalking Threat Assessment Centre (STAC) is a groundbreaking new Metropolitan Police initiative trying to save lives and protect victims. It's got its work cut out for it.