National Stalking Awareness Month

January 04, 2022

National Stalking Awareness Month

National Stalking Awareness Month was proclaimed in January by President Biden. More women are being stalked online through their cell phones and other electronic devices. However, men are also stalked and do not report it due to embarrassment. Stalking is an unhealthy relationship especially if it is done by someone you know. A person would stalk another person because of trust issues, insecurities, and the need for controlling the other person.

If you think you are being stalked, these are the warning signs. The stalker gives too many gifts, sends too many messages, and hangs up too many times on the telephone. Also, a stalker shows up at all the events unexpectedly. However, a stalker can also use spyware to spy on their ex-partner or current partner. The stalker can use multiple telephone numbers with fake names to stalk the other person.

Stalking also occurs with acquaintances and with strangers. Therefore, save the unwanted gifts and messages as evidence. Report your stalker to authorities. Do not feel embarrassed when giving the details of your stalker to authorities. Below are resources about preventing this from happening.

Stalking Awareness & Prevention-SPARC:

Definition & FAQ | Stalking Awareness & Prevention | SPARC

Learn the Facts About Stalking-National Sexual Violence Resource Center-NSVRC:

https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/learn-facts-about-stalking

Stalking-Know it, Name it, Stop it-CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/prevent-stalking/