One in four women in Scotland report being stalked
Nearly one in four women living in Scotland has been a victim of stalking behaviour according to the biggest-ever survey specifically focusing on the issue. Stalking victim support charity Action Against Stalking (AAS) spoke to nearly 2000 people to understand the extent of the problem in Scotland, through funding from the Scottish Government. Results found […]
Seminar on Vulnerability
This seminar discusses the vulnerability of victims with a focus on the impacts of Covid-19. There are presentations by our CEO Ann Moulds, ASSIST and Rape Crisis Centre in Glasgow and hosted by Professor Ross Deuchar from UWS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXjcdv0AsCs Stay tuned, as more of these seminars are planned and underway!
Online Stalking Conference April 2021 – save the date
Centre for Action Against StalkingInternational Conference & Summit Dynamics between the Stalker and the Victim Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 April 2021 The Conference and Summit underpins the National Stalking Awareness Week, with a combination of live and pre-recorded sessions by international speakers. Tuesday 20 April Conference Theme – Meet the Stalkers Wednesday 21 April […]
Ann Moulds Interview for Strictly Stalking Podcast
Our Founder and CEO Ann Moulds was interviewed by Strictly Stalking Podcast about her own stalking experience and how she turned this experience into positivity by campaigning for stalking to be a stand-alone offence in Scotland and starting our charity Action Against Stalking. We continue her work by supporting victims of stalking and raising awareness […]
When soapy storylines can be a force for good
Special thanks to Ann Fotheringham for quoting our CEO Ann Moulds in their opinion piece for The Herald Scotland around how soap storylines can be a source for good in relation to the River City stalking storyline which showcases the psychological impacts stalking can have on victims. You can read the entire article here – […]
River City Stalker: Drama Praised for Putting ‘Serious Crime’ in Spotlight
Our CEO Ann Moulds commented on the River City stalking storyline which showcases the impacts that stalking can have on victims and brings stalking into the spotlight. “Stalking is a psychological crime – it is the slow brutalization of a victim’s world, which leaves them feeling helpless and frightened. Many victims spend an inordinate amount […]
Stalkers using ‘Alexa’ to pursue victims
Stalkers employ whatever technology they can, including the Amazon personal assistant, says Ann Moulds – “It’s very important people understand. It doesn’t matter what method a stalker uses, stalking is a crime whether it’s done via social media or by phone, by drone or even GPS device. “Society must recognise the many different ways a […]
Online Stalking climbs 30% in year of Covid
Ann Moulds of Action Against Stalking said the number of victims seeking help from her charity has climbed dramatically in the past eight months. “Because many more people are working from home, because of the pandemic, they are a lot more vulnerable to being targeted…we need those victims to know they are not on their […]
Our CEO and Founder Ann Moulds Interview about River City Stalking Storyline
Our CEO and Founder Ann Moulds being interviewed by Stephen Jardine for BBC Radio Scotland about her stalking experience, Cyber Stalking & the current stalking storyline on River City. “Stalking IS stalking whether it is online or offline.” Listen to the entire interview below –
Help us raise funds to support stalking victims.
You can help us support victims, advocate for victims, give victims a voice. Fundraise for Action Against Stalking Our suggestion is to keep it simple. Choose what you’d like to do – our top tip during lockdown is to organise an online quiz, bingo or board games event with your friends, family or work colleagues. […]