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National Stalking Awareness Week 2026: Fatal Fixation
This year’s National Stalking Awareness Week theme is Fatal Fixation. It highlights the links between stalking and homicide, and the importance of recognising stalking-related risk early enough to prevent the worst happening.
At Veritas Justice, we know that before a fatal outcome there is often a long period of fear, exhaustion, isolation and missed opportunities to intervene. Stalking is not just frightening. It is wearing victim/survivors down.
Victim/survivors may be living with repeated intrusion, uncertainty and fear while trying to keep themselves safe, hold down work, care for family, and navigate complex systems. The national theme rightly highlights homicide. We also see the wider safeguarding picture, including the impact stalking can have on mental health, wellbeing and hope over time.
That is why early recognition matters. Stalking must be understood as a pattern, not a series of isolated incidents. Professionals need to join the dots, stay professionally curious and recognise the cumulative harm stalking is causing.
Communication matters too. In stalking cases, timely, realistic and consistent communication can make a significant difference. Where communication is poor, trust is damaged and the burden on victim/survivors becomes even heavier.
This is also why specialist stalking advocacy matters. For many victim/survivors, having support from someone who understands stalking can help them make sense of what is happening, understand their options and stay engaged safely at a point when they may be close to giving up.
Throughout the week, Veritas Justice will be sharing messages about Fatal Fixation, cumulative harm, professional curiosity, communication, and the role of specialist stalking advocacy in supporting safer outcomes.
If you need specialist stalking support in Sussex, contact Veritas Justice.
To show you support on social media, please search #NSAW #FatalFixation #StalkingAwareness #Safeguarding #ProfessionalPractice #RiskRecognition #VeritasJustice and follow us on our social platforms at the bottom of the page.
What our advocates can do for you
- Listen to your views and concerns
- Help you explore your options
- Assist you to contact relevant professionals
- Accompany you in meetings & appointments
- Support you through the court process
The services we offer
- Advocacy & advice for service users
- IT interventions
- Cyber and online safety information
- Recovery, resilience & peer support groups
- Training and workshops for organisations
About Veritas
We raise awareness, inform and educate organisations and individuals on the challenges faced by victims of stalking and online safety.
Stalking
Veritas Justice is an advocacy service supporting people affected by stalking across Sussex by providing free and confidential advice.
Advice and support
We always take your concerns and experiences seriously. Our trained advocates are here to help, so please get in touch or see our resources.
"There were 1467 recorded stalking offences between April 2018- April 2019 in Sussex alone."
HMICFRS 2019 - Sussex Police inspection
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Mental health needs
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Alcohol support needs
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Additional Support Needs as Percentage of Total Cases
for Period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 (742)
What we do
We aim to raise awareness, train, support and advocate for individuals affected by stalking we provide practical support, advocacy and advise to service-users and professionals.
Our services
Stalking Advocacy Service
Our stalking advice service offers confidential advice and support for people affected by stalking. Click here to find out more..
Cyber & Online Safety Advice
Training and Workshops
We run a wide range of workshops and training sessions including stalking and cyber stalking and litigant in person workshops.
