Documentary maker Zara McDermott explores the impact of stalking in a new two-part series
I, like many others, know people who have been affected by stalking. I really want to witness the real impact of stalking on people's lives as they deal with the stress, fear and process of reporting these crimes to the police. I want to look at what can be done to support them and bring their stalkers to justice.
Stalking reports are on the rise and increasingly involve young adults - this year the National Stalking Helpline reported a huge 47 percent increase in the numbers of victims asking for support and advice. According to a 2023 study conducted by The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, 1 in 5 young people in the UK have experienced stalking or harassment, with 1 in 10 being stalked online.
Zara McDermott says: “I, like many others, know people who have been affected by stalking. I really want to witness the real impact of stalking on people's lives as they deal with the stress, fear and process of reporting these crimes to the police. I want to look at what can be done to support them and bring their stalkers to justice".
Nasfim Haque, Head of Content for BBC Three, says: “In this two-part series, Zara McDermott witnesses firsthand the profound impact stalking has on its victims as they live through it. Due to the highly sensitive nature of these cases, Zara and the small production team are approaching the upcoming filming process with extreme care and discretion.
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