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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · 9d

In one incident, Wagner wielded “a glass bottle that could have been used as a weapon.”

He claims that he lived on her property, that they were in a relationship together, and that she was the mother of his child.

Taylor Swift wins 5-year restraining order against her alleged stalker

Taylor Swift won a restraining order against Brian Jason Wagner after he allegedly visited her home on several occasions and claimed she was the mother of his child.

www.latimes.com

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · 14d

We are standing with hundreds of other Canadian non-profits in denouncing the proposed cuts to Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)

Queer Momentum @momentumcanada.net · 14d

Alongside 175+ organizations across Canada, including leading 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations like @egalecanada.bsky.social, @fiertecappride.bsky.social, Pride at Work Canada, Enchanté Network & Dignity Network Canada, we are sounding the alarm about potential cuts to Women & Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)

Navy blue text against a white background reads: Over 175 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied organizations call on Prime Minister Carney to maintain funding for 2SLGBTQIA+ equality and women's rights in the 2025 federal budget.

The logos of Dignity Network Canada, Egale, Enchante Network, Fierte Canada Pride, Queer Momentum, and Pride at Work Canada are also shown.

At the bottom, white text against a blue background reads: "Read more and add your voice: MomentumCanada.net/Budget"

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · 25d

There is the book title and then there is the vast field of research looking at the mind - body connection. We're referring to the concept itself.

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · 25d

New research shows a link between the stress of being stalked and risk of cardiovascular events.

When we say the body keeps the score, this is what we mean!

Experiences of Stalking and Obtaining a Restraining Order Are Associated With Onset of Cardiovascular Events in Women: A Prospective Analysis in the Nurses’ Health Study II | Circulation

BACKGROUND: Stalking is one of the most common forms of interpersonal violence, with nearly 1 in 3 women experiencing it in their lifetime. Restraining orders are a legal remedy aimed at protecting wo...

www.ahajournals.org

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ottawa defense lawyer convicted of criminal harassment (AKA stalking) and a host of other crimes, gets sentenced to four years.

James Bowie gets 4 years imprisonment for threatening ex-client, extortion, harassment | CBC News

The suspended Ottawa criminal defence lawyer, who'd been convicted of uttering death threats, criminal harassment and extortion involving an ex-client and a former close friend, was sentenced Tuesday ...

www.cbc.ca

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Aug 19

Really encouraging developments in the North West Territories!

N.W.T. gov't looks to add stalking to family violence law | CBC News

The N.W.T. government is to hold a public hearing on Bill 27 on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Family violence and stalking experts say the suggested changes will add new layers of protection for victims.

www.cbc.ca

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Aug 15

This is particularly dangerous for victims of stalking!

Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · Aug 14

An element of living under tech broligarch that we don't complain enough about is how often we receive a message saying "Oops, we compromised your data by not having good infosec, so your personal info is now on the dark web. OUR BAD!"

And it's up to *us* to try and avoid further harm.

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Jul 29

Dear Prime Minister: Gender Equality is not Optional

Déclaration sur les coupures sans précédent à WAGE : L’égalité des genres n’est pas optionnelle

Statement on WAGE's Budget - CRIAW

Dear Prime Minister: Gender Equality is not Optional Ottawa, ON – Globally, women’s rights and gender equality are under attack from regressive movements and governments alike. Here in Canada, for the...

www.criaw-icref.ca

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Jul 21

Although most victims know their stalkers, that is not always the case.

In our current political climate, journalists merely doing their jobs are being targeted.

Globe and Mail reporter targeted by online campaign, photographed surreptitiously in public settings

An anonymous X account posted photos of Alberta reporter Carrie Tait and described her movements as she reported on a health authority controversy

www.theglobeandmail.com

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Jun 10

It's Pride month! 🌈

A time for celebration AND resistance ✊

American research shows that LGBTQ2S people experience higher rates of stalking than their straight or cis counterparts.

Stalking.ca

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Jun 6

To be stalked by a police officer after you call police for domestic violence? Unimaginable cruelty.

For years, he preyed on vulnerable women. Then they found out who he was

A Regina officer is accused of using police resources to pursue women. Seven of them told us their stories

www.theglobeandmail.com

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · May 16

Stalking is lethal.

Romane should still be here.

Woman killed in McGill Ghetto had voiced concerns about ex-boyfriend, sister tells murder trial

François Pelletier is charged with first-degree murder trial in the stabbing death of Romane Bonnier.

www.montrealgazette.com

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Apr 28

Aujourd'hui!

The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Apr 10

Nous sommes fiers de collaborer avec des organisations féministes à travers le Canada en demandant l’action sur l’épidémie de féminicide.

#VotonsPourEliminerLaVFG

Pour plus d'informations : actionontarienne.ca/28-avril-ele...

28 avril, jour d'élection au Canada

Votons pour éliminer la violence fondée sur le genre

#VotonsPourÉliminerVFG

Votons pour éliminer la violence fondée sur le genre

Demander aux candidat-e-s de:

1- Reconnaître officiellement la violence entre les partenaires intimes comme une épidémie.

2- Créer un poste de Commissaire à la violence fondée sur le genre.

3- Financer durablement les initiatives.

Le 28 avril, #VotonsPourÉliminerVFG

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Apr 28

Today!

The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Apr 10

We are proud to stand with feminists and women's organizations across Canada.

We CAN #VoteToEndGBV

For more information : votetoendgbv.com

Vote to end gender-based violence #VoteToEndGBV

Vote to end gender-based violence

Urge candidates to :

1- Formally declare intimate partner violence an epidemic
2- Establish a gender-based violence commissioner
3- Fund and sustain the solutions

On April 28, #VoteToEndGBV

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Apr 18

Early voting starts today! A reminder that you don't have to do anything ahead of time. Just show up to your local voting booth with picture ID and you are good to go!

And don't forget to #VoteToEndGBV

The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Mar 24

The Canadian federal election is officially happening on April 28 🗳️

You will see lots of messaging about registering to vote, but that is a choice - not a necessity.

If being on the registry is a safety concern for you, you can just show up with ID and vote on the spot. It's your right!

Image that says you do not have to register to vote in Canada

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morjan-like entity @he-xuan.bsky.social · Apr 17

i briefly lived with my sister. my sister’s fb is locked, but her profile header had pictures of her with a friend whose profile was public. they messaged my sister’s friend pretending to be a cousin of ours who needed our address so they could send a “wedding invite”.

Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · Apr 17

The primary way stalkers get their victim’s personal information is by asking someone like a family member or a coworker.

As a rule of thumb, if someone has to ask YOU to collect or share personal data, it’s because they would be denied a request they made directly.

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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · Apr 17

The primary way stalkers get their victim’s personal information is by asking someone like a family member or a coworker.

As a rule of thumb, if someone has to ask YOU to collect or share personal data, it’s because they would be denied a request they made directly.

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Mar 24

The Canadian federal election is officially happening on April 28 🗳️

You will see lots of messaging about registering to vote, but that is a choice - not a necessity.

If being on the registry is a safety concern for you, you can just show up with ID and vote on the spot. It's your right!

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Apr 10

Nous sommes fiers de collaborer avec des organisations féministes à travers le Canada en demandant l’action sur l’épidémie de féminicide.

#VotonsPourEliminerLaVFG

Pour plus d'informations : actionontarienne.ca/28-avril-ele...

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Apr 10

We are proud to stand with feminists and women's organizations across Canada.

We CAN #VoteToEndGBV

For more information : votetoendgbv.com

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Apr 10

Nous sommes fiers de collaborer avec des organisations féministes à travers le Canada en demandant l’action sur l’épidémie de féminicide.

#VotonsPourEliminerLaVFG

Pour plus d'informations : actionontarienne.ca/28-avril-ele...

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Apr 10

We are proud to stand with feminists and women's organizations across Canada.

We CAN #VoteToEndGBV

For more information : votetoendgbv.com

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Apr 3

A reminder : Registering to vote is an OPTION in Canada - not a requirement!

Your voice matters. Your vote matters.

Exercise your democratic rights in the safest way you can!

The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Mar 24

The Canadian federal election is officially happening on April 28 🗳️

You will see lots of messaging about registering to vote, but that is a choice - not a necessity.

If being on the registry is a safety concern for you, you can just show up with ID and vote on the spot. It's your right!

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Mar 31

Today is the Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️

Visibility can be powerful but it can also be dangerous.

American research has found that 1 in 7 trans/non-binary undergraduate students were victims of stalking compared to 1 in 17 cisgender undergraduate students.

Bright coloured graphic that says "Trans is beautiful" and "This transgender day of visibility, let us recognize that visibility can be powerful but it can also be dangerous".

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The Canadian Anti-Stalking Association (CASA) @antistalkingcanada.bsky.social · Mar 31

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (Known professionally as Selena) was the "Queen of Tejano Music". She had incredible stage presence, iconic style and was beloved by millions.

30 years ago today, she was murdered by her stalker.

Selena was only 23 years old.

Photo of Selena in her iconic sparkly red catsuit, singing on stage

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