Criminal Harassment or Stalking in Quebec: Safety, Evidence and Reporting
Respond to repeated following, communication, watching or threats without provoking a confrontation or losing evidence.
Recognize a concerning pattern
Criminal harassment can include repeated following, watching a home or workplace, persistent communication, unwanted gifts, threats or threatening conduct toward you or someone you know. A single act should also be reported when it creates an immediate danger.
Preserve original evidence
Keep a dated timeline with locations, times, witnesses, vehicles, accounts used and the effect on your safety. Preserve messages, email, envelopes, received recordings, call logs and video without editing them. Keep a secure copy and record the police occurrence number after each report.
Reduce exposure
Tell a few trusted people and notify work or school when relevant. Review location and account-sharing settings, change compromised access and establish a code word with loved ones. Do not publish your movements or the suspected person's address.
Police and protective measures
You can report a crime to police and ask how to submit evidence. Depending on the facts, ask about a peace bond or a civil protection order. These measures have different tests; victim-support services or legal advice can help identify the appropriate route.
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