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I am returning to school soon, and although I have broken up with my abuser I am worried because he goes to school with me and I have no support system to help me or even protect me from him. If he starts contacting me, is there any legal action I could take? Can you get a restraining order if the person isn't directly threatening your safety? Do I need to record conversations? Is there anything I can do to ensure my safety?
Posted on 09/15/08, 03:09 am
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Reply #1 - 09/15/08  6:14am
" If he is not threatening you or harassing you I don't think you get a restraining order.

Find healthy and supportive friends to surround yourself with. Buy mace or pepper spray if you feel physically threatened.

Hugs to you for your pain... "
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Reply #2 - 09/15/08  8:42am
" Stalking and intimidation is absolutely abusive and illegal. Abusers frequently know exactly what line to push you to without crossing it, and then once you tolerate being on that line they push it further. Is there a counseling service available to you on campus? If so, talk to them. They can give you some good advice to keep yourself safe and protected. Then, and here's the hard part, do it. Whatever it is they say you need to do, you need to do. You can get restraining orders for a multitude of reasons and without checking you may be able to get something you are currently unaware of. If you don't have a counseling service or Domestic Violence specific service available, try a Women's group. Something along those lines may have services and information available to you also.

Then start getting involved in a group you are interested in. Political, social, sorority, doesn't matter what. Start building your own support group, make it large and do it now. "
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Reply #3 - 09/15/08  10:25am
" Yeah, get involved with nice people.
Report him immediately to some higher authority at school if he says or threatens anything.
But do not give him any "energy" ie don't provoke, don't let him get a foot hold in the doorway of your life. Ignore him totally.
Ignore any gossip if he should say anything. Live as if he is in a different dimension and cannot be seen by you.

Good luck "
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Reply #4 - 09/16/08  2:55pm
" I agree with all the advice you have been given by the other posters, but you need to do the following:
#1. If you do not already have one, buy yourself a cellphone that has photo taking capabilities.
#2. Go to a Sporting Goods store, and purchase some Mace/Pepper spray
#3. Do not erase any calls you receive on your cellphone, but keep a list of the dates, times and if you notice his number, just allow him to leave messages.
#4. Inform him, in writing, that you do not wish to hear from him again. Keep a copy for your own records and make sure you date it.
#5. Never walk anywhere, or drive anywhere, alone, after dark.
#6. Do not listen to promises you know this person is incapable of keeping and don't fall for "excuses" to "meet somewhere, to talk".
Out of sight, out of mind. Do not frequent places at the times you will know he is there, and continually change the route you take, to and from your residence to your classes, even if you have to spend time in your school library. Once you do all you can, to avoid this person, if you are approached, make sure you know how to operate the photo option on your phone, so that you can take photos, and if possible, make sure you are always in an area that has video surveillance cameras.
God Bless you, stay safe, and make sure you have the tools and presence of mind, to be proactive for your safety.
Make it a point, when you enter your car, before you put your key in the ignition, to use your remote, to lock your doors with. Make sure, when you are coming out of a store, or Mall, that you already have your ignition key in your hand, so you don't have to fumble around, at your car, to find it in your purse. Be prepared at all times and aware of your surroundings too.
Remember...a little paranoia could save your life. "
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Reply #5 - 09/16/08  3:07pm
" Yes, I agree with all the great advise you have received from other members. Paramount is YOUR safety and record keeping is a definate must. If there is a womens group near to you, they will be able to help and advise what you can do. Also, as QV says, there may be a support worker attached to your campus. Good luck with going back to school and lets hope this abuser can leave you well alone. xx "
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Reply #6 - 09/16/08  3:15pm
" In addition to what's been written already, I have the following to add:

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence routinely suggests that targets of a potential stalker document EVERYTHING and bring the documentation to the police to enter into the record, even without any other orders or action.

When "pre-violent" stalking behavior is entered into the record, it supports your claims of being harrassed ---- after that.

And do not, DO NOT ---- allow any kind of communication. ANY KIND. Not: Gee, I want to tell you one last time I'm sorry so we can have closure ---- or anything like that.

Someone I know----her niece---allowed "one last meeting" with the boyfriend she'd dumped, because of his spooky behavior. She felt she owed him a last goodbye. She got that with him. But she never got to give her family her last goodbye. Yes, that was a tragedy I don't even want to put into anymore words.

So ----- Don't believe him. Don't communicate with him. And record EVERYTHING.

That's called Self-Protection. Good luck. "
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