How to Start and Facilitate a Support Group for Victims of Stalking

aPPendixWeek 5Stalking Logs and Protective OrdersGoal: Members will learn about stalking logs, how to use them, and with whom to share theirlogs. Members will also learn more about protective orders and how to obtain one in their community.Check-in from Week 4: Members were asked to review the stalking log handout.Discussion:• Members discuss the stalking log materials and share ideas for logs they might haveused or seen.• The group discusses the essential information they should include in their log andwhere and when is the best time to fill out a log.• Members discuss whom they should share the log with.• Facilitators and members explore how the information in the log might jeopardize theirsafety if it were to be admitted as evidence in court and how to protect themselves byplanning how they present the information.• Members describe any experiences they’ve had obtaining protective orders. Membersalso discuss the advantages and disadvantages in obtaining a protective order againsttheir stalker.• Closing ritual.Activity: Invite a guest speaker to discuss the protective order process and how local law enforcementenforces protective orders. Possible speakers include victim advocates, advocatesfrom a local prosecutor’s office, or other professionals who work with victims.For the next meeting: Research local and Internet resources available for victims of stalking.43