I decide to go to the police station.

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My experience:

I go to the police station. A police officer greets me and I tell her that I suspect that my ex has been following me.

I tell her about how I’ve been living in fear, how I can’t leave the house without being on high alert. Ultimately, she tells me that without any concrete proof, it would be hard to take things further.

I leave, feeling helpless. I finally told someone, but now I feel like it was useless.

Explanation:

Even if no immediate action is taken, reporting the incident is an important step. Later on, your statement can be used as evidence in legal proceedings or to establish a pattern of coercive control.

Resources:

Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale : controlecoercitif.ca , Lab 2038

This project was funded by the Government of Quebec/Secrétariat à la condition féminine.