Our work Policy and campaigns Secure Your Place: National Stalking Awareness Week 2026 Fatal Fixation: Understanding the Link Between Stalking and Homicide To mark National Stalking Awareness Week (20 - 24 April 2026), the Suzy Lamplugh Trust hosted a virtual conference on Tuesday 21 April from 10:00 - 13:00 on the critical link between stalking and homicide. We are really excited about our line-up of speakers who include: Jess Phillips, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls; Claire Waxman OBE, Victims Commissioner for England and Wales; Dame Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales; Prof Jane Monckton Smith OBE, Professor of Public Protection at the University of Gloucestershire; Prof Clive Ruggles, Father of Alice Ruggles and Chair of Alice Ruggles Trust; Dr Andy Myhill & Dr Rosie Erol, Senior Research Officers at the College of Policing; Dr Katie Hoeger, Senior Research Fellow at Vulnerability Knowledge and Practice Programme (VKPP); Rachel Freeman, Independent Consultant on Domestic Homicide Reviews; Dr Kelly Bracewell, Senior Research Fellow at Connect Centre for International Research on New Approaches to Prevent Violence and Harm; Dr Shonagh Dillion, CEO of Aurora New Dawn; Dr Kirsty Butcher, Psychologist & Clinical Lead at the Multi-Agency Stalking Partnership in Hampshire & Isle of Wight; and Dr Alan Underwood, Principal Clinical Psychologist at the Stalking Threat Assessment Centre (STAC). The event will: Highlight the link between stalking and homicide evidenced in recent research, including early warning signs and dynamic risk factors; Explore current gaps, challenges and opportunities to strengthen early identification and responses to stalking; Advocate for stronger recognition of stalking as high-risk factor and potential precursor to homicide and suicide; as well as Call for renewed commitments and coordinated multi-agency action to prevent future deaths. You can find more details about the events below: CONCEPT NOTE & AGENDA For any queries about the event or campaign, please contact [email protected]. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is a registered charity and we rely on donations to fund our work, including the National Stalking Helpline. With your support, we can help raise awareness and support victims of stalking. MAKE A ONE-OFF OR REGULAR DONATION Manage Cookie Preferences