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#Call the police. If the harassment reaches a threatening level and you no longer feel safe, call the police right away. If the harasser is physically near you, having the police come will put you out of harm's way. Never hesitate to call the police if you are feeling endangered; that's what they're there for. Get the badge number of the police officer to whom you speak.<br><br> | #Call the police. If the harassment reaches a threatening level and you no longer feel safe, call the police right away. If the harasser is physically near you, having the police come will put you out of harm's way. Never hesitate to call the police if you are feeling endangered; that's what they're there for. Get the badge number of the police officer to whom you speak.<br><br> | ||
#[[Get a Restraining Order | Get a restraining order]]. You can also get a restraining order to protect yourself and your family from the harasser. You'll need to file a petition for a restraining order, have it served to the person harassing you, and have a court hearing during which a judge will rule on what specific protections the restraining order will provide. You'll then receive restraining order papers that you should keep on hand in case the person ever violates the order.<br><br> | #[[Get a Restraining Order | Get a restraining order]]. You can also get a restraining order to protect yourself and your family from the harasser. You'll need to file a petition for a restraining order, have it served to the person harassing you, and have a court hearing during which a judge will rule on what specific protections the restraining order will provide. You'll then receive restraining order papers that you should keep on hand in case the person ever violates the order.<br><br> | ||
| − | #*A restraining order usually specifies that the harasser cannot make contact with you or come within a certain distance of you.<ref>http://www.lawhelpmn.org/resource/harassment-restraining-order-do-it-yourself/4B8013EE-31B9-4E50-B690-273C7D97865D</ref> | + | #*A restraining order usually specifies that the harasser cannot make contact with you or come within a certain distance of you.<ref name="rf1">http://www.lawhelpmn.org/resource/harassment-restraining-order-do-it-yourself/4B8013EE-31B9-4E50-B690-273C7D97865D</ref> |
#*If you are in immediate danger, you can get a temporary restraining order that will prevent the person from being able to legally come near you or get in contact with you at least until your court date. | #*If you are in immediate danger, you can get a temporary restraining order that will prevent the person from being able to legally come near you or get in contact with you at least until your court date. | ||
#*Consider getting a lawyer involved. You can file your petition and attend your court hearing on your own, but it's always better to have legal advice so that you can be sure you're filling out the forms correctly and getting the protections you need. | #*Consider getting a lawyer involved. You can file your petition and attend your court hearing on your own, but it's always better to have legal advice so that you can be sure you're filling out the forms correctly and getting the protections you need. | ||
#Have your phone company set up a trap. Call your phone company and ask them to set up a "trap" in order to track phone calls coming from the harasser's number. The phone company can then share this record with the police department, and they'll be able to use it to help them track down the harasser if necessary.<br><br> | #Have your phone company set up a trap. Call your phone company and ask them to set up a "trap" in order to track phone calls coming from the harasser's number. The phone company can then share this record with the police department, and they'll be able to use it to help them track down the harasser if necessary.<br><br> | ||
=== Keeping Safe=== | === Keeping Safe=== | ||
| − | #Report violations of the restraining order right away. Every time the harasser violates the terms of the restraining order, report it to the police department. They'll keep a record of each violation. Violating a restraining order is a crime, so it is possible that criminal charges will be brought against the harasser in the case of a violation.<ref | + | #Report violations of the restraining order right away. Every time the harasser violates the terms of the restraining order, report it to the police department. They'll keep a record of each violation. Violating a restraining order is a crime, so it is possible that criminal charges will be brought against the harasser in the case of a violation.<ref name="rf1" /><br><br> |
#Tell your friends and family what's going on. Going through this experience alone is dangerous, both physically and emotionally. It's important to tell the people in your life that you are being harassed, and that you're fearful for your safety. Keep people in the loop about where you are on a daily basis so they'll be aware if something out of the ordinary happens.<br><br> | #Tell your friends and family what's going on. Going through this experience alone is dangerous, both physically and emotionally. It's important to tell the people in your life that you are being harassed, and that you're fearful for your safety. Keep people in the loop about where you are on a daily basis so they'll be aware if something out of the ordinary happens.<br><br> | ||
#*Tell people you trust if you go out of town or need to miss work. | #*Tell people you trust if you go out of town or need to miss work. | ||
