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.[1]

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 the options at the right to learn more about stalking and awareness of this crime.

[1] National Institute of Justice, Stalking in America: Findings From the National Violence Against Women Survey, 1998

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