In one incident, Wagner wielded “a glass bottle that could have been used as a weapon.” He claims that he lived on her property, that they were in a relationship together, and that she was the mother of his child.

We are standing with hundreds of other Canadian non-profits in denouncing the proposed cuts to Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)

New research shows a link between the stress of being stalked and risk of cardiovascular events. When we say the body keeps the score, this is what we mean!

Ottawa defense lawyer convicted of criminal harassment (AKA stalking) and a host of other crimes, gets sentenced to four years.

Really encouraging developments in the North West Territories!

This is particularly dangerous for victims of stalking!

Dear Prime Minister: Gender Equality is not Optional Déclaration sur les coupures sans précédent à WAGE : L’égalité des genres n’est pas optionnelle

Although most victims know their stalkers, that is not always the case. In our current political climate, journalists merely doing their jobs are being targeted.

It's Pride month! 🌈 A time for celebration AND resistance ✊

To be stalked by a police officer after you call police for domestic violence? Unimaginable cruelty.

Stalking is lethal. Romane should still be here.

Aujourd'hui!

Today!

Early voting starts today! A reminder that you don't have to do anything ahead of time. Just show up to your local voting booth with picture ID and you are good to go! And don't forget to #VoteToEndGBV

i briefly lived with my sister. my sister’s fb is locked, but her profile header had pictures of her with a friend whose profile was public. they messaged my sister’s friend pretending to be a cousin of ours who needed our address so they could send a “wedding invite”.

The primary way stalkers get their victim’s personal information is by asking someone like a family member or a coworker. As a rule of thumb, if someone has to ask YOU to collect or share personal data, it’s because they would be denied a request they made directly.

The Canadian federal election is officially happening on April 28 🗳️ You will see lots of messaging about registering to vote, but that is a choice - not a necessity. If being on the registry is a safety concern for you, you can just show up with ID and vote on the spot. It's your right!

Nous sommes fiers de collaborer avec des organisations féministes à travers le Canada en demandant l’action sur l’épidémie de féminicide. #VotonsPourEliminerLaVFG Pour plus d'informations : actionontarienne.ca/28-avril-ele...

We are proud to stand with feminists and women's organizations across Canada. We CAN #VoteToEndGBV For more information : votetoendgbv.com

We are proud to stand with feminists and women's organizations across Canada. We CAN #VoteToEndGBV For more information : votetoendgbv.com

A reminder : Registering to vote is an OPTION in Canada - not a requirement! Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Exercise your democratic rights in the safest way you can!

Today is the Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️ Visibility can be powerful but it can also be dangerous. American research has found that 1 in 7 trans/non-binary undergraduate students were victims of stalking compared to 1 in 17 cisgender undergraduate students.

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (Known professionally as Selena) was the "Queen of Tejano Music". She had incredible stage presence, iconic style and was beloved by millions. 30 years ago today, she was murdered by her stalker. Selena was only 23 years old.

The Canadian federal election is officially happening on April 28 🗳️ You will see lots of messaging about registering to vote, but that is a choice - not a necessity. If being on the registry is a safety concern for you, you can just show up with ID and vote on the spot. It's your right!

The Law Commission of Ontario has launched a survey to help them tackle intimate partner violence. If you've ever had personal or professional experience with protection orders including Peace Bonds, restraining orders, or bail release orders, consider filling out their survey!

"Surveillance technology that was once the preserve of nation states is now available to anyone for a few pounds"

Happy International Women's Day! Bonne Journée internationale de la femme! We are an organization that represents all victims of stalking but that doesn't mean we ignore the statistical reality. In Canada, 9 out of 10 stalkers are men and 8 out of 10 victims are women. We deserve better!

A reminder that you do not have to register to vote in Canada. If you don't feel safe being on the registry or getting a voter card mailed to your house feels too dangerous, just show up with picture ID that has your address on it. And voilà! Democracy protected! 🗳️

"Wow, I wish someone was obsessed with me like that!" This can make it hard for victims of stalking to spot red flags. It can make it difficult to understand your fears because "shouldn't I be flattered? Isn't obsession a sign of devotion?" Obsession is #NotRomantic

Although registering to vote means you get a card which can make it faster on voting day, you do NOT have to register to vote in Canada. If being on the register or receiving mail at home is a safety issue for you, you are still allowed to vote by showing up with picture ID.

Happy Valentine's Day! 💝 Relationships built on consent, trust, respect and shared interests? Huge fans! Framing obsession, persistence and boundary violations as a sign of devotion? Hard no! Stop romanticizing harmful behaviour. Stalking is #NotRomantic!

If you want a real concrete example of what this looks like, take this note my stalker slid under my door. If you don't know French, the translation is "I will always love you, you have no choice." Almost verbatim what Julia titled her research!

It's Valentine's Day week! As an organization dedicated to addressing stalking, we gotta talk about the links between romantic tropes + stalking. Dr Julia Lippman's research demonstrated how toxic tropes around "no means try harder", the Grand Gesture™️desensitize women to stalking red flags.

We are not powerless in the face of rising hate and harassment. Commit to spending 1 hour with me on Zoom, and I will teach you 5 safe, practical and effective ways to de-escalate street harassment. Register today : zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Apathy is boring & overrated. Giving a shit about others, showing up for your community & banding together to keep each other safe? Très chic. Very cool. Let me teach you bystander intervention - for free! Feb 17 noon - 1pm EST Cameras/mics muted Open to anyone anywhere aged 12+ Register!

Language matters! The way people throw around the word "stalking" makes it difficult for survivors to be believed because "Hey, haven't we all done a little light stalking in our day?!" + your ex is allowed to move on! They, and their future partners, don't deserve harassment as a result.

In Canada, stalking is classified as Criminal Harassment. It is a dangerous, underdiscussed form of gender-based violence. Survivors struggle to be heard. In 2017, we partnered with @ambivalentlyyours.bsky.social to create this free PSA focused on safety tips for survivors and their loved ones.

Women of Ontario: Vote like your life depends on it - because it does! February 27, 2025 : Get out the vote! If a candidate comes knocking at your door or you're able to attend your local candidates' debate, ask them :

There's an election happening in Ontario very soon and it seems a federal election is on the horizon, too. You do *not* have to register to vote in Canada. It can make things easier to have a voter registration card but if being on that registry is unsafe for you, you CAN just show up with ID!

January is Stalking Awareness Month! #SAM2025 A big question we see a lot in our work is whether or not to block the person harassing you. If you block, you set a clear boundary with the harasser & are not subjected to harassment. But by blocking them, you also can't document the harassment!

January is Stalking Awareness Month #NSASM2025 The best allies are those that can read between the lines!

January is Stalking Awareness Month! #NSAM2025 88% of victims in Canada are stalked by someone they know. When stories about stalking hit the news or are featured in movies and TV, they tend to be stories focusing on strangers. But most victims know the person harming them.

January is Stalking Awareness Month #NSAM2025 Young women and girls live at high risk of being stalked but they are often excluded from outreach and prevention strategies. Grateful to Ophea for partnering with us to create free, accessible classroom resources on stalking prevention!

Another day, another story of an athlete being stalked.

Jake DeBrusk, an NHL player for the Canucks, is being stalked by a woman who has now been banned from multiple arenas. Jake and his girlfriend also have a restraining order against her. We're horrified this is happening but encouraged to see the Canucks management taking it seriously!

January is Stalking Awareness Month #SAM2025 #NSAM2025 Rarely does 'domestic violence' actually stay in the domestic sphere. It often leads to harassment & stalking in the workplace. Workplaces have a legal responsibility to keep their employees safe. Full report : www.uwo.ca/projects/her...

January is Stalking Awareness Month! A broad scan of legal decisions in Canada regarding criminal harassment found that women were repeatedly held responsible for the behaviour of their stalkers. Yet there is no evidence that a victim can ever change the behaviour of their stalker!

January is Stalking Awareness Month! We talk a lot about the role of gender because stalking is a gendered crime. In Canada, 9 out of 10 stalkers are men.

January is Stalking Awareness Month! Did you know that in Canada, stalking is called Criminal Harassment? To meet the legal threshold, you have to prove it was unwanted, repeated and made you fear for your safety. This criteria is deeply flawed and we are working to change it!