Harassment...where can you get help?
Former Tory Parliamentary candidate for Watford , a 12-month supervision order and a £650 fine for the two year hate campaign he waged against two of his Liberal Democrat rivals.
Oakley admitted toÌýslashing tyres, sending hate mail, making silent phone calls and damaging property. They're now thought of as the more traditionalÌýmodes of harassment.ÌýÌý
But with more gadgets at our disposal, there are fears that the internet and other forms of technology, can make it even easier for people to stalk, abuse and harrass.Ìý
Justin Rowlatt met Michael Bulling who was terrorised by a gang which bragged about the crimes they committed on the social networking site Bebo.
If you're a victim of harassment or bullying there are simple steps you can take:Ìý
Speak out
Places to contact include the 24-hour helpline the Stop Hate Line: 0800 138 1625 they can tell you where your local Hate Incident Reporting Centre is. Also, Victim SupportÌýhave a phoneline you can call: 0845 303 0900.
Log calls/texts
If you're being bullied through texts or phone calls, save messages and call records if you have space in your phone. If not, write down the time of the call/text, what was said/written and the caller/sender's number if you have it. And whatever you do, don't reply to any texts - it's just what the bully wants.
Keep a diary
By diarising everything, you won't miss out any detailÌýand it will help show you're telling the truth.
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