I have been attacked and injured.I have reported the matter to the police.Now I am being threatened?

Question

I neeed help to find a safe place for myself and family what can I do?

Answer 1

Report the threats to the police also. If they come over the phone, tape those calls and offer the police the tapes.

Can you get your family out of town for two weeks or so?

Answer 2

Im sorry to hear that! You may feel lost or frightened right now, but things will get better.

If you have reported the attack, then well done-as this takes an awful lot of courage. However, it is extremely important to keep a diary or a log of events and as to what threats were said to you (were they psychical threats or verbal, on what date, by who etc?) As this may well help you in any future cases that you may have.

Try to get a witness to there threats-whether it be your family or your friends-and if the attacker or person(s) that are threatening you lives in your local area, be careful where you go and what you do-be alerted. Take someone with you if you can for your protection, as a witness is a strong facture in a case.

If your attacker is the person(s) who is threatening you, you need to report each and every one of their threats to the police (however silly or immature you may feel that they are) as nobody deserves to live in fear. Donot provoke them and keep your distance-also, donot retaliate, unless you are in pyschical danger. If it is a new threat from another person (perhaps this person is a friend or accomplice of the attacker) then you also need to alert the police.

If you cannot bring someone around with you most of the time when you are out and about (as its not practical etc) then i would suggest (and this may seem a little extreme at first but it is a very good, cost efficent way of protecting yourself without harming others!)-purchase a panic alarm so that it alerts the police immediately-or a close friend of yours, who can phone for help.
This way your independantly can still remain without you needing a "bodyguard" as such!

Are other people having trouble with this person(s)-If so can you get a statement for the police from them? Are these people/person a wellknown troublemaker? Try to get as many witnesses as you can.

Anything that is posted through your door-etc-donot tear up or disgard-but keep as evidence-and the more evidence you have, the more chance you have under your belt.

Most of all, think about your familys situation-are you alone, or are you vulnerable? Consider the environment where you live and where your house.flat is? How old are your children? If they are young you need to seriously consider there safety.

Also,...why would this person(s) have a reason to attack you? Think of what you could do towards this person (if you did anything at all!) to prevent it from occuring in the future.

Im afraid to be brutally honest, that if this person(s) has attacked you once before...he/she will most likely (or think about) harming you again. Put your children first and yourself and if the police are uncorropertive then leave the area for your childrens safety.

Dont see this as running away-but for protecting yourself and your children. Alert the schools etc and explain the situation etc as this should be your last option-but some times this is the only way.

Speak to and confide in your close friends or partner etc and tell them of your concerns, but whatever you do, donot keep it to yourself.

Make sure your house is secure and if needed extra security measures are enforced. A good way might be to get a guard dog! Attackers etc would think twice about touching you then!

Another suggestion might be to go to defence classes to defend yourself in a really difficult siuation-safely and effectively.

I really hope this helps-there are loads of options to you available to you-good luck!

xx

Answer 3

The Domestic Violence Unit of your Police Force should take this in hand immediately and you need to take out a restraining order against whoever this person is. The Citizen's Advice Bureau will be able to tell you if you are entitled to legal aid. If your children are very young you should also contact your local Social Services if the children have been subjected to any kind of violence whether physical or verbal

Answer 4

have been through this during the summer, Ti's a tough one, keep on at police, also council re anti-social behaviour form and local MP.. don't let them win....
I am so sorry about your experience.. we are having to move, because Even though one will now face a serious charge, at some point the cretin will come out and the family is still local..
my best wishes for you and your family.
sadly neither restraining orders or asbos or even being on bail deters some people, I know by personal experience this summer and as was once a probation officer. The local police pick them up they are bailed or court hearing is deferred for reports and there they are again.. KEEP ON AT POLICE.. even local newspaper if you have to..

Answer 5

Go back to the police.

go to you local council they might have some accomodation locally if you are made homless by it.

fit an alarm with a panic button which dials the police or a security company


or just go on holiday for a bit and see if it calms down

Answer 6

The police need to be informed once more. They have methods of protecting you and your family. If they do not respond quickly call the Police Complaints Commision and then contact the media.

Answer 7

File a restraining order against the person who threatened you and call up the authorities and inform them of the situation. They will take up appropriate actions immediately.

Answer 8

Depends on where you live. Most big cities have a battered women's shelter. Most big city police departments also have a victim's advocate unit, or a victim-witness unit that would help you find the resources you need. Ask your local police department to refer you to this unit.

Answer 9

keep on at the police , they will give you a panick button when you press that they are there within a minute , ( hard to belive i know but its true i timed them ) you become a zero priority which is the most serious , i hate the yob culture of today scum bags . good luck hope everything is ok for you .

Answer 10

Get a restraining order and either move in with family/friends or go to a safe shelter.