COUNTER - Stalking App (360G-CR-2642875)

Stalking is a devastating crime which frequently goes under the radar. Often viewed as part of domestic violence or sexual crimes, it is not adequately recognised, investigated or prosecuted. Despite being established as a crime in Scotland in 2010, it remains a crime about which little is known.Rape Crisis Scotland will develop and test COUNTER, an incident reporting App that will help victims of stalking log and record incidents which they can use as evidence to build a legal case against their perpetrator. COUNTER will allow a better chance for women to get justice, the police and prosecutors will have more information to build a case and there will be a wider understanding of stalking.