Stalking and Harassment Awareness

This course is aimed at anybody who wants to learn more about stalking and harassment and how to protect and help individuals at risk. This course will provide a general understanding and in-depth knowledge of what is classed as stalking and harassment, why it is important to be aware of these and how to protect and help those at risk.

Guided Learning hours: 2

Learning method: Online

Printable Certificate (CPD Certified)

Assessment type: Auto-marked questions and all knowledge-based units.

In this course, learners will cover:

• Understand what ‘stalking’ and ‘harassment’ are - In this section, learners will be introduced to the definitions of stalking and harassment. By the end of the section, learners will know the ways someone can be stalked or harassed, what cyber stalking entails and the benefits of knowing the risks associated with stalking and harassment.
• Understand why awareness of stalking and harassment is important - In this section, learners will look at why stalking and harassment often goes unreported and look at some case studies relating to stalking and harassment. By the end of the section, learners will have a greater understanding of why stalking and harassment should be taken seriously.
• Skills Cast - This is a video-based section. It will include an extended long interview with an expert in the field.
• Understand how to protect those at risk and support survivors - In this section, learners will gain an understanding of how to protect and support those at risk of or already experiencing harassment or stalking. By the end of the section, learners will know what supportive services are available, how to support yourself if at risk, and gathering evidence to report stalking or harassment.