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Who to contact when you are being harassed?
First things first—if you feel like you’re in imminent danger, call 911 or your local police station immediately. When a police officer arrives at your home, she or he will ask you questions to verify your claim and collect any proof of the harassing that occurred.
What can you do legally if someone is harassing you?
You would need to talk to Police or get legal advice if you want to explore these options.
- Applying for a Protection Order.
- Report to the police.
- Document the harassment.
- Telephone company.
- Social media.
- Block the abusive person from contacting you.
What to do if someone starts harassing you?
Call the police immediately if you feel threatened with imminent harm. If you are uncertain, call the police. If you have a restraining order, call the police and have them enforce it. Your harasser may break other laws and police can arrest them for those or the harassment.
How do I stop harassment?
To stop harassment, start by confronting your harasser and letting them know that their comments or actions are not welcome. If they persist, you may need to report the harassment to the proper authorities. If the person still won’t leave you alone, you may want to consider filing for a restraining order against them.
Can you legally stop someone from contacting you?
You are certainly free to send a letter requesting that the person no longer contact you. You might put in the letter that you would consider any further contact to be harassment and will seek criminal charges or a restraining order for harassment.
What to do if someone is harassing you in school?
Talk to your teacher, school counselor, school administrator, human resources department or someone else you can trust. Most administrations have policies in place to deal with harassment. If the person in question is a student or an employee, involving the administration may put a stop to the behavior.
How can I get help for sexual harassment?
Getting Help for Harassment Keep records of the harassment. Talk to the administration at your school or workplace. File a report with the police. Get a restraining order. Have your phone company set up a trace.
Can a person make a claim of harassment?
Likewise, you cannot make a claim of harassment just because of someone insults you, calls you one time or otherwise interacts with you briefly unless the manner in which they interact is abusive and severe.
What does it mean if someone is harassing you at work?
If someone at work is trying to make you afraid, uncomfortable, or angry, they may be harassing you. Workplace harassment is a series of comments or actions that the person knows you don’t like. It can also include things they should know that you don’t like, even if you have not told them.