Women’s Aid call for legislation as abused women ‘stalked’ online by partners and exes

A new data snapshot from Women’s Aid shows abused women are being stalked, controlled, and harassed online by current or former partners.

The organisation found 25 women who called its help- line and used its services had experienced overlapping forms of digital abuse.

There were 16 cases where offensive or threatening emails, text or instant messages had been sent to the woman, her family or her friends.