Stalking victims are set to be given improved protection from their abusers under newly revealed government proposals.
Additional rights for those who have been stalked include knowing the identity of online stalkers as soon as possible, the Home Office said.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledged the government will use "every tool available" to take power away from abusers.
A vital lesson for everyone is that just because the relationship has ended, it doesn’t mean the abuse has stopped. Perpetrators may continue to stalk and threaten their ex-partners, and the risk of homicide is at its highest after the relationship ends.
‘Education is absolutely crucial in equipping children and young people with the tools and knowledge to build healthy relationships. It’s the most effective way to protect them both from becoming victims, and also perpetrators – and needs to be at the forefront of government efforts to end domestic abuse.'
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