WHO IS THE VS-DASH (2009) RISK IDENTIFICATION CHECKLIST FOR?
• It is for victims who believe they are being stalked. • The VS-DASH can be used if you have had an intimate relationship with your stalker (even if it was just a few dates or a ‘casual relationship’), as well as if you have not. WHERE HAS IT COME FROM? • A number of warning signs (behaviours of concern) have been identified as being associated with serious violence and murder through profiling many cases. REMEMBER • We cannot predict what will happen in your case. However, we would like you to be aware of what those risk factors are and whether they are occurring in your case. • There is still limited knowledge, awareness and education about stalking, even though the problem is getting bigger. Many people and agencies, including law enforcement, still do not fully understand stalking and harassment behaviours and the risks. • They may not understand how frightening it is when it is happening to you. Many will expect to see physical violence and think it is not so serious until this h
