Stalking Awareness

January 2009 marked the sixth annual observance of National Stalking Awareness Month, a month dedicated to educating the public about the serious and often deadly crime of stalking. Stalking, which effects nearly 1.4 million people annually, generally refers to harassing or threatening behavior that an individual engages in repeatedly, such as following a person, appearing at a person's home or place of business, making harassing phone calls, leaving written messages or objects, or vandalizing a person's property (Stalking in America: Findings From the National Violence Against Women Survey, National Institute of Justice, 1998).

In recognition of the need for increased public awareness on the dangers and consequences of stalking, NCJRS presents this online compilation of stalking-related resources.  Please select a page from the below listing or from the box at the right under the 'Stalking Awareness' heading to learn more about this topic:

• Education
• Enforcement
• Victims
• Funding