Sexual harassment at work must be dealt with by using the complaints procedure at work and if employer is not helpful, the caller can take action under the Equality Act 2010 (as it would amount to gender discrimination) and should contact the the Equality Advisory Support Service Helpline (discrimination helpline) on 0808 800 0082. The Muslim Women's Network Helpline can also support you through the process.
Importance of Reporting
Harassment and stalking are against the law and can result in a prison sentence. If you are being stalked or harassed it is important to keep a record (including evidence) and report incidents and concerns to the police. Women tend to be most at risk when they have split up from a partner, especially during the first few weeks. Most of the women who have been murdered in England and Wales by an ex-partner or ex-spouse have been killed within 6 months of separation.
Tactics Used by Perpetrators
Examples of some common tactics used by stalkers and bullies includes:
- Putting Spyware on your computer
- Knowing your location because they have put geo location software on your phone
- Monitoring you and your friends online
- Sending hurtful and threatening text messages
- Trying to hack into your online accounts
- Distributing information, photos and videos about you that are embarrassing
- Impersonating the victim online
- Signing victim up to spam mail
- Trolling - saying something online to provoke you
- Bullying by proxy - getting others to join in
Victims can get help and advice from the
National Stalking Helpline : 0808 802 0300 / www.stalkinghelpline.org
Cyberstalking expert, Jennifer Perry, also provides very useful advice that can help victims of stalking, online harassment and bullying to protect themselves. Advice on combating stalking tactics can be found on: www.digital-stalking.com 
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