Do not confront the stalker. Experts agree that confrontation may place you at risk and, more important, increase the risk of violence to the victim. If you are still concerned, contact the police. We can recommend a police investigation even if the complaint is made by concerned parents. And we can counsel the victim.
Experts acknowledge that the criminal harassment code needs fine-tuning.
The peace-bond process that failed to protect Tammy needs speeding up. And in December 1996, British Columbia Attorney General Ujjal Dosanjh strongly urged the federal government to raise the maximum sentence for criminal harassment from five to ten years. More important is vigilance.