Centre For Action Against Stalking

CAAS, an international centre against harmful and abusive behaviour, is a partnership between our charity and the University of the West of Scotland. 

Our Mission

Promoting Research Excellence

We seek funding to advance the study of stalking behaviour, its impact, and effective prevention strategies.

Setting Standards and Best Practices

We lead the way in developing national training protocols and sharing best practices across sectors.

Building a Global Research Community

We support Masters and Doctoral-level dissertations across disciplines to explore stalking as a research theme.

Informing Policy Development

Research insights are used to shape policies at organisational, national, and international levels.

Advancing Global Action Against Stalking

At CAAS, we are dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of stalking behavior and its prevention. Through national and international partnerships, we pursue groundbreaking research, establish best practices, and contribute to meaningful policy development in this critical area.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of CAAS Seminars! For more information regarding these and to keep up to date with future seminars please follow our social media channels.

Why an International Approach?

Stalking knows no borders. By collaborating with external organizations, universities, and policymakers across jurisdictions, CAAS maximizes its impact and reach. This international perspective benefits academics, practitioners, and policymakers alike.

Research Themes

We explore diverse aspects of stalking, including:

2021/2022 - Our First Year of Operation

In our first year, CAAS concentrated on these key thematic areas:

For further information please listen to the UWS EES Degrees of Freedom Podcast

Contact Details

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