It’s no secret that the tech tools we use to pay a friend, to listen to music, and to keep track of our keys can also be used to track, harass, and stalk people. With 80 percent of stalking survivors reporting being stalked with technology, and cyber-stalking becoming more common than in-person stalking, this National Stalking Awareness Month we’re focusing on helping folks both recognize the signs and know that support is just a phone call (or text or webchat) away.

Stalking is a crime in Montana. According to Montana law:

A person commits the offense of stalking if the person purposely or knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person and knows or should know that the course of conduct would cause a reasonable person to:

(a) fear for the person's own safety or the safety of a third person; or

(b) suffer other substantial emotional distress.

Some examples of this could include:

Here’s another example:

If you’re experiencing any of these things, call Haven’s support line at 406-586-4111.

More examples of digital stalking might include:

messages on Venmo
changing the names of playlists on Spotify
texting when you’ve asked the person to stop
AirTags dropped into a purse, car, pocket to track you

If this is happening to you or someone you know, call Haven’s 24-hour support line at 406-586-4111, or click “chat” at the bottom right of this screen, every day between 8 am and 8 pm. Advocates will listen to you and can support you however you need, whether that’s helping you make a safety plan or supporting you if you decide to get a restraining order against the person stalking you.

Digital stalking: Spot the signs, get support

24-Hour SUPPORT:
(406) 586-4111