Stalking Incident and Behavior Log

It is critical that victims of stalking maintain a log of stalking-related incidents and  behavior. Recording this information will help to document the behavior for restraining order applications, divorce and child custody cases, or criminal prosecution. It can also help preserve your memory of individual incidents about which you might later testify.

The stalking log should be used to record and document all stalking-related behavior, including harassing phone calls, letters, e-mail messages, acts of vandalism, and threats communicated through third parties. When reporting the incidents to law enforcement, always write down the officer's name and badge number for your own records. Even if the officers do not make an arrest, you can ask them to make a written report and request a copy for your records..

Important note: Since this information could potentially be introduced as evidence or inadvertently shared with the stalker at a future time, do not include any information that you do not want the offender to see.

Attach a photograph of the stalker, photocopies of restraining orders, police reports, and other relevant documents. Keep the log in a safe place and tell only someone you trust where you keep your log.

Documenting stalking behavior can be a difficult and emotionally exhausting task. A local advocate in your community can provide support, information about the options available to you, and assistance with safety planning.

This is an example of a Stalking Incident and Behavior Log.  To download the full document, click on the link below the table.

Date	Time	Description of Incident	Location of Incident	Witness Names	Police Called	Officer Name
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  DOWNLOAD THE INCIDENT AND BEHAVIOR LOG

For additional information about stalking or referrals to an advocate near you, contact:

National Center for Victims of Crime
2000 M Street, NW Suite 480
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 467-8700
Information/referral line: 1-800-FYI-CALL
http://www.ncvc.org

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 34103
Washington, DC 20043-4103
(202) 544-7358
http://www.ncadv.org

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
1717 Kettner Ave., Ste. 105
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 298-3396
http://www.privacyrights.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE
(800) 787-3224 (TTY)

Family Violence Prevention Fund
383 Rhode Island Street, Suite 304
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133
(415) 252-8900
http://www.fvpf.org

Office on Violence Against Women
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
810 Seventh Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531
(202) 307-3913
http://www.usdoj.gov/vawo

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