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From: (Not Displayed) Received: 12:14 pm on May 10, 2008 Return to Inbox
Subject: death threats
Theres a girl who used to go to my school, and we were pretty good friends. But she got expelled because of taking drugs with this other girl who got exp at school.

Its been about 3-4 months since, we both hate each other now, but she has taken it to extremes... Writing death threats about me.

I found out about this at school, wasn't too worried but then people made it a big thing, saying 'oh you can get the police involved.' So this has got me more worried.

I'v told my parents, and they've said things like 'do you really think she is going to even lay a finger on you?' etc. And the fact that im in england and shes moved up to scotland.

But at school people are saying shes going to come down on the last day of term to do what she can to me....

So at the moment, I'm not the happiest, any ideas what I can/should do?.

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What you should do first is make a genuine evaluation of the situation.  You need to decide if it is possible for her to get to you and then if it is in keeping with her character to do it.  First you want to ask questions of possibility.  She's far away now.  Is it really possible for her to come down?  Does she have easy access to transportation? Will anyone miss her if she disappears for a day?  Once you've established whether or not she can even get there, ask if she can get to you.  Will you ever be in a place where you will be vulnerable?  How well does she know your schedule?  If there is a time where she might be able to get to you, will she know when and where that is?  Finally ask yourself if she is capable of it.  Is it in keeping with her character?  If she could get to you, would she?

It's my considered opinion that this is all empty scare tactics and adolescent drama.  However, if you think for a moment that there is validity to the threats, or if you answered yes to a number of those questions up there, you should tell someone.  It's jumping the gun to run to the police.  Start by talking to authorities at the school, a counselor or whoever is in charge of discipline.  Talk to that person and he or she will know what the next step to take is.

Posted at 8:35 am on May 12, 2008

Firstly, I understand why this is so scary and worrying for you! What this girl is doing, and has done in the past, is completely out of order and unnecessary. However, one thing I will point out is that it's probably unlikely that she'll act on these threats. Some people are just all talk and never actually do anything about it. Also, considering that she's in Scotland, it sounds unlikely that she'd travel all the way down to England just to cause you any kind of harm, y'know? However, that doesn't make this situation any less scary or worrying for you. You do have a couple of options, though. Firstly, keep those notes. As proof, y'know? Secondly, let someone at school know. If you let a teacher know that there are rumours that she's going to come down on the last day of term then the teachers can at least be on guard and keep an eye out, y'know? I do think that'd be your best bet at the moment.

It's also really important to consider how you're feeling about all of this. Do you really think she'll come and hurt you? Because if so, you need to consider other appropriate routes of action. If you're really scared and worried, then I don't think there would be any problem at all with you going to the police about this. Death threats are a very real and serious problem, and can be so very scary when you don't know what to do about them. The police can try to reassure you about things and take things further if necessary.

Perhaps have another word with your parents. Remember that they're your parents - they have your best interests at heart, so hopefully, if you try having a chat with them and explaining how worried you are, they can try to reassure you too. They could even go to the school about this, if you don't feel up to doing it yourself. I think, more than anything, you should talk about your worries and fears with people, and let people (who can protect you!) know what's going on. I sincerely don't think she'd travel so far to get at you, but you don't want to take any risks, yeah? I'd also advise that you cease to have any contact with this girl at all - cut off all ties and hopefully, given time, you won't hear from her, y'know?

Take care of yourself. If you need anything at all, feel free to PM me anytime.

Posted at 1:33 pm on May 10, 2008

These letters are hard to determine if it's legitimate or not. The important thing I believe to do is informing the teacher. I know, it sounds silly yet, these death threats she's sending you obviously sound serious. Within that reason the teacher can be another source for you to determine what is best in the situation.

Even though your parents seem like they want to confront you, it's really up to you to decide how high the treat is to you. Your parents seem reasonable in where she is at. Yet, within that it's up to you to decide if the statements they've said to you need some thinking. For one thing you've mentioned your parents informing the distance between the two of you. With that it's best to think about that distance, and to think about if she is capable of getting to you. I would advise you to take more statements from your parents and take them into consideration to think them through.

Good Luck.

Posted at 12:22 pm on May 10, 2008

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