Listed below are several interventions one can perform to possibly deter unwanted attention, or discourage ongoing stalking events. 

(Note:  several items are repeated from the "Preventions" page.)

Responding:

• Do not respond to a stalker in any way, shape, or form — this means do
  not retaliate or seek revenge.  This could actually backfire.
  
• Never reason or bargain with a stalker, this is a futile endeavor.
  
• If you ever need assistance, yell "FIRE!" to get immediate attention;
  people are more likely to respond to this cry for assistance than to any
  other.
  
• When receiving unwanted attention, you shouldn't respond at all.  If it
  is too late or unavoidable, don't use statements that can be
  misconstrued. 
  
• Do not respond to the stalker's request to meet, even in the case of a crisis.

Documentation:

• Record all phone conversations and save messages left on answering
  machines.
  
• Document the stalking event(s) with as much detail as possible.
  
• Save evidence and take pictures of any damage caused by the stalker.  Carry a Polaroid or video camera.
  
• It is wise to create a Logbook to document the time, location, and events.

Making reports:

• Any suspicious activities should be reported to the police.
  
• Threats (from minor or vague to severe or specific) should be treated
  seriously and immediately reported to the law enforcement.
  
• Alert critical people to the situation: Law enforcement, employers, Family,
  friends, and neighbors.
  
• Get a restraining order, press charges when it is violated, follow through
  with the charges.  Note:  some stalkers may retaliate violently.

Retain Support:

• Contact victim assistance programs in your area.
  
• Enlist the support of family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, therapists, and
  other victims. Let people know about the situation and enlist them as
  allies.
  
• Pay attention to your emotional needs during and/or after a stalking.
  
• Consider getting professional counseling.
  
• Do not listen to people who think you are inventing or exaggerating the
  stalking events or that the stalker is a merely an overzealous romantic.

Changing Behaviors and Routines:

• Vary your regular routes of  travel (i.e., to work, the store, home).
• Shop at different stores, try different restaurants.

Protect your privacy:

• Get an unlisted phone number and use Caller ID.  Avoid using cellular
  phones.
  
• Have co-workers screen calls and visitors.
  
• Encourage others to keep your personal information confidential.
  
• Let people know that information about you should be held in confidence
  
• Change your e-mail address if necessary and do not enter identifying
  information.

Target hardening / Personal protection:

• Install solid-core doors with dead bolts and LOCK all your doors and
  windows. Keep your pets inside.
  
• Install adequate outside lighting, motion detectors and/or a home security
  system.
  
• Trim back bushes and vegetation around your residence.
  
• Having a mobile phone and/or beeper can be a great investment.
  
• Be more vigilant with your children and keep your pets inside at night
  and when you're away.
  
• Be prepared to flee imminent danger:
  Have critical phone numbers on hand
  Create a survival pack containing clothes, emergency money, and 
  personal materials (birth certificates, passports, checkbooks
  reserve money, personal information, stored non-perishable food).
  Always having a full tank of gas and maps.

(Many of the Preventions are modified from The Antistalking Web Site
and the The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse)

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