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Stalking Awareness Month

January 2024 is the 20th annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM)

Stalking often co-occurs with intimate partner violence and can be an indicator of other forms of violence.ย ย 

All stalkers can be dangerous. Intimate partner stalkers, compared to acquaintance and stranger stalkers, are more likely to threaten and physically assault the victim and their friends and family.ย ย 

Did you know stalking can include these behaviors?ย ย 

  • Repeated phone calls, texts, or communication on your social mediaย ย 
  • Sending unwanted gifts to your home or workย ย 
  • Threatening you or your loved onesย ย 
  • Following you or watching you from a distanceย ย 
  • Digital harassment, such as tracking your location through an app or showing up at a place youโ€™ve checked into onlineย ย 

Learn more about the crime and ways to plan for your safety:ย ย 

National Day of Action for Stalking Awarenessย 

SPARC is launching the first National Day of Action for Stalking Awareness on January 18th.ย ย 

On January 18, 2003 Peggy Klinke was murdered by her stalker, her ex-boyfriend.ย 

Learn more about Peggyโ€™s story here. [Trigger warning: The video talks about stalking, murder, and includes clips of Peggyโ€™s 911 call]ย 

โ€œPeggy had a sparkling personality and would light up a room. As the stalking continued and continued, we saw that shine fade.โ€ – Debbie Riddle, Stalking Activist, Peggyโ€™s sister, and founder of National Stalking Awareness Month

SPARC is bringing back the sparkle on the anniversary of Peggyโ€™s murder and you can help spread awareness.ย ย 

On January 18th

  • Post a photo on social media wearing sparkly or shiny clothing or pose in front of sparkly decor
  • Tag SPARC – @followuslegally on Facebook and Instagram
  • Use the hashtags #SparkleAgainstStalking #NSAM2024 #NSAMDayofActionย 

Learn more.

Visit SPARC's website.

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