This resolution designates January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month." It lists statistics about stalking and its harms, notes that stalking affects people of all ages and backgrounds, and highlights technology-facilitated stalking and campus concerns. The resolution applauds service providers, police, prosecutors, colleges, community groups, and private entities that help victims. It calls on policymakers, criminal justice officials, victim service and human service agencies, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits to increase awareness and support services. It also urges national and community organizations, businesses, and the media to promote awareness during the month.
The resolution names January 2025 as a month to raise awareness about stalking. It encourages public and private groups to provide information, support victims, and work on prevention. It recognizes high rates of stalking among young adults, the role of technology in stalking, and the need for better responses on college campuses and in the justice system.
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Supporters say designating the month helps educate people about the scope and harms of stalking, honors and supports organizations that assist victims, and encourages stronger investigations, more victim services, and focused attention on technology-facilitated stalking and campus responses.
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