Established in 2014, the National Stalking Consortium, chaired by Suzy Lamplugh Trust, brings together 21 specialist stalking organisations and individual members including victims and academics from across the U.K. Meeting quarterly, it plays a crucial role in terms of sharing best practice, identifying patterns of stalking behaviour and ensuring victims’ needs are always kept at the forefront of both frontline and statutory services across the country by providing a united voice within the sector. 

Every year, the Consortium collaborates on a National Stalking Awareness Week (NSAW) campaign that sheds light on issues relating to victims of stalking, pushing decision makers in the criminal justice system and the government to improve provisions for stalking victims. Topics have included “Bridging the Gap” between victims and advocates, “Standing Together” with young victims of stalking, and “Join Forces Against Stalking” to promote a multi-agency approach.

Together, we have lobbied collectively on vital issues such as the removal of parental alienation from the Domestic Abuse Statutory Guidance (2021) and on concerns to changes around the definition of post-separation control within the Coercive and Controlling Behaviours Statutory Guidance (2022).

To mark 10 years of the National Stalking Consortium, we are highlighting the crucial need for funding for the specialist stalking sector. It is vital that PCCs and Chief Constables prioritise funding to ensure they can work with local and national consortium members to improve their training content, ensure specialist support for stalking victims is provided in their areas and collaborate on a multi-agency approach to ensure that no victim falls through the gaps. 

Read our full briefing below: 

10 Years of the National Stalking Consortium: The need for funding for the specialist stalking sector

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