You should fully document what has happened to you, especially if you are planning to take legal action. The context and sequence of several incidents is particularly important in the case of stalking. But also, for example, if several people upload or share a picture of you over and over again.
To do so, you can keep a diary of the violence. You are free to decide whether you want to do this digitally or on paper.
All incidents should be documented in as concrete a manner as possible and as promptly as possible, and should also indicate the corresponding date.
The following content should be recorded in the documentation:
A diary could look like this
Date | Time | What happened? | Who? | Which witnesses? | Reactions - physical/psychological | Evidence |
13.09.2024 | 11:43 | Intimate photo sent to WhatsApp group | S. | Coworkers in the WhatsApp group | Lightheadedness, nausea, helplessness and shame. | Smartphone screenshot |