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The script explains what stalking, criminal harassment, and cyberbullying are and how to stop them. Refer also The script does not explain other options to scriptsdeal with similar behavior. They include:
*217[http://www.victimsinfo.ca/en/services/protection-orders Protection orders]—[http://resources.lss.bc.ca/pdfs/pubs/Protection-Orders-eng.pdf peace bonds], called “Applying for a peace bond [http://www.justicebc.ca/en/cjis/you/offender/no_contact/restraining_order.html restraining orders] and filing assault charges”[http://resources.lss.bc.ca/pdfs/pubs/Protection-Orders-eng.pdf no contact orders]*215, called “Charging someone with a criminal offense”[http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/familyLawProtectionOrders.php Family law protection orders]
A person can be stalking even if they don’t physically hurt anyone or damage any property. The law is designed to protect psychological, emotional, and physical safety.
Stalking may start with conduct that seems more annoying than dangerous. Often, the conduct is legal and even socially acceptable, if it’s just an isolated incident. But when it’s repeated, it may scare the victim. Conduct such as following someone, or sending gifts or letters, may become intimidating if done continually and against the person’s wishes.