If someone is making you feel distressed, humiliated or threatened then this could be harassment.
The person or people harassing you could be someone you know, a neighbour, someone from your local community or a complete stranger.
Harassment cannot be a single incident. You must have experienced at least two incidents by the same person for it to be classed as a harassment.
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Victim/Witness
I am being harassed
You want to report someone harassing you
Someone I know is being harassed
You are concerned that a member of your family, a friend or a work colleague is being harassed
There are witnesses
Someone saw the incident happen
I don't think there are any witnesses
You don't know if anyone saw what happened
Your situation
I am under 16 and being harassed
I am being harassed and am under 16 years old
This has happened more than once
This isn't the first time this has happened
I do not speak English very well
English is not your first language and you may have difficulties discussing your concerns
I feel I've been targeted
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The person who did this
I know who is doing this
You have details of, or know the person who is harassing you
I’m related to the person who is harassing me
You are being harassed by someone in your family
I don’t know who is harassing me but I do have a description
You have a description of what the suspect looks like
I don't have a name or description of the person, but I have other details
You do not have any description or names of those involved, but do have details such as their address, their place of work, their number plate, online details etc.
Someone I know has details about who did this
Someone believes they have information about the suspect
I don't know who did this
You do not have any details of who is involved in this
Evidence
There is video footage or photos of the harassment
There may be CCTV, video or images of the incident or suspect or the harassment
There is evidence which could identify the person responsible
There may be evidence such as bodily fluids, fingerprints, footprints or saliva
They left something behind
The suspect may have left an item behind
There are verbal or written comments
Someone involved said something, or wrote something online or sent emails or messages
I don’t know if there is any evidence
You are unsure if there is evidence that can help with the investigation
Concerns
This is affecting my mental or physical health
You would like support following this incident
I'm worried I may be overreacting to the harassment
You are unsure about whether you should make a report to the police
I'm worried about going to court
You do not feel comfortable taking part in a trial or hearing
I used to be in a relationship with the suspect
You used to be in a relationship with the person harassing you and want to know if you should still report it
I know the suspect
You know the person harassing you and are unsure if this makes a difference to your report
I have not been physically hurt or threatened during the harassment
You are unsure if this should stop you from making a report
I am considering confronting the person harassing me
You are thinking of confronting or reasoning with the suspect
I'm not sure whether to tell anyone I’m being harassed
You are unsure whether to tell friends, family or work colleagues what is happening
I don’t know why I’m being harassed
You don't know why you have been targeted
I don’t want to involve the police
You don't want to make a report to the police