University of Derby, UK.
University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
J Interpers Violence. 2022 Jun;37(11-12):NP8989-NP9015. doi: 10.1177/0886260520980402. Epub 2020 Dec 15.
A pilot Multi-Agency Stalking Intervention Programme (MASIP), introduced in three police forces in England, provided among a range of interventions, the delivery of safety planning advice, and needs-based support for stalking victims through a bespoke advocacy service. The ultimate aim of MASIP was to equip victims with tools to manage the variety of harms caused by stalking, as well as enable them to access the criminal justice system with adequate support. This study explores the personal needs of stalking victims from the perspectives of stalking victims, advocates and stakeholders involved in the intervention program, as part of a larger evaluation study conducted by the authors. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a total of 10 stalking victims who participated in the MASIP, three advocates who directly interacted with the victims, and 19 MASIP stakeholders involved in the project. Findings revealed that overall, victims believed the advocacy service aided their ability to cope with the realities of stalking. Having a victim advocate as single point of contact made victims' journey through the justice system easier to navigate, provided them with the emotional support that they required to deal with the harms of stalking and the practical advice offered regarding their personal safety, and allowed them to feel in control of their own risk management. Advocates reported that the multi-agency context helped in risk assessment and ability to design and deliver bespoke support plans, which uniquely improved victims' engagement with the service. Due to the small size and possibly biased sample, our conclusions must be interpreted with caution.
一个试点多机构跟踪干预计划（MASIP）在英格兰的三个警察部队推出，在一系列干预措施中，通过定制的宣传服务为跟踪受害者提供安全规划建议和基于需求的支持。MASIP 的最终目标是为受害者提供工具，以应对跟踪造成的各种伤害，使他们能够在得到充分支持的情况下诉诸刑事司法系统。本研究从参与干预计划的跟踪受害者、倡导者和利益相关者的角度探讨了跟踪受害者的个人需求，作为作者进行的一项更大的评估研究的一部分。共对 10 名参与 MASIP 的跟踪受害者、3 名与受害者直接互动的倡导者和 19 名参与该项目的 MASIP 利益相关者进行了半结构化访谈。调查结果显示，总的来说，受害者认为宣传服务有助于他们应对跟踪现实的能力。有一个受害者倡导者作为单一联系点，使受害者更容易在司法系统中导航，为他们提供了应对跟踪伤害所需的情感支持和关于个人安全的实际建议，并让他们感到能够控制自己的风险管理。倡导者报告说，多机构环境有助于风险评估和设计及提供定制支持计划的能力，这独特地提高了受害者对服务的参与度。由于样本规模小且可能存在偏差，我们的结论必须谨慎解释。
