the 22nd annual national stalking awareness month is over. the work continues.
Thank you for raising awareness around stalking this month – and we look forward to continuing the conversation during the rest of the year! www.stalkingawareness.org #NSAM2026
Thank you for raising awareness around stalking this month – and we look forward to continuing the conversation during the rest of the year! #NSAM2026 https://ow.ly/sMWc50XRVPs
Check out their many recorded webinars, eLearning modules, guides, and other resources on their website, and reach out to SPARC to request training. youtu.be/oeEd5-Ts_cE #NSAM2026
receiving training on stalking....leads to more - stalking charges and support for survivors.
Many professionals tasked with holding offenders accountable and/or helping keep victims safe have little training and few resources around recognizing and responding to stalking. SPARC is here to help! #NSAM2026
January is National Stalking Awareness Month #NSAM2026 Public Domain Image by #iPredator, NYC - Types of #Cyberstalking & #Cyberpsychology Page Link in Bio. or Copy/Paste: ipredator.co/cyberstalkin...
"document every stalking incident." there is a sample log filled in the graphic.
Stalking incidents add up – but only if we do the math. SPARC’s documentation logs (available in 10 languages!) can help keep track of every stalking incident to better illustrate the scope of the stalking, the timeline, and patterns. www.stalkingawareness.org/documentatio... #NSAM2026
Professionals helping victims often lack training on stalking. SPARC can help! Explore their webinars, eLearning, guides, and request training. #NSAM2026 https://ow.ly/o1CL50XRVN8
notebook that says "what causes stalking" with three choices, all crossed out in red, and they are "sharing location." "social media." and "being 'too nice.'" there is an arrow pointing down to "stalkers" in big, bolded letters.
Too often, we criticize victim behavior instead of putting the blame where it rightfully belongs: on the stalker. While safety planning and risk reduction can be practical for victims, nothing that a victim does – or does not do – makes them responsible for the stalker’s decision to stalk. #NSAM2026
Let's stop blaming victims for stalker behavior. Safety planning is vital, but no one is responsible for a stalker’s actions. #NSAM2026 https://ow.ly/ZILW50XRVLx
a phone sitting on a table. caption reads: "1 in 3 stalking cases lasts longer than 1 year." messages on the phone read: happy new year. can't believe you haven't responded for over a year! (angry emoji). seriously, am i that bad? (eyeroll emoji). i guess you're too busy at that party. you look nice, btw.
Stalking cases can last from one afternoon to an entire lifetime. Stalking cases are dynamic; advocates and responders should prepare for the long haul and engage in ongoing safety planning and risk assessment as circumstances may change over time. #NSAM2026
Stalking cases can last from an afternoon to a lifetime. Advocates must engage in ongoing safety planning and risk assessment. #NSAM2026 https://ow.ly/OM8K50XRVIi
responding to stalking. supervised visitation and safe exchange program guide.
Victims with children in the home are at particular risk – learn more about navigating supervised visitation and exchange program with SPARC’s guide. www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/u... #NSAM2026
image of woman giving piggyback ride to a smiling child. text on page: 1 in 3 victims of stalking fear someone close to them being harmed.
Stalkers often go to great lengths to exert power and control over their victims – including threatening and harming others that the victim cares about. For many stalking victims, the fear doesn’t stop at their personal safety. #NSAM2026
January is Stalking Awareness Month #NSAM2026
Canadian research shows that women in particular are routinely held responsible for the actions of their stalkers, despite so much evidence that victims/survivors cannot change the behaviour of their stalkers.
Hold stalkers accountable - not victims!
stalking. know it. name it. stop it. there are multiple words in big letters. every word is crossed out. those words are....cute. romantic. flattering. sweet. funny. chivalrous. no big deal. harmless. unrequited love.
Too often, stalking is minimized, normalized, and even romanticized instead of being seen for the criminal, traumatic, and dangerous behavior that it truly is. Help us spread the word on what stalking is (and is not!) by educating your community. www.stalkingawareness.org/awareness-ed... #NSAM2026
Stalkers go to great lengths to control their victims, threatening loved ones. Victims with children are especially at risk. Learn about supervised visitation with SPARC’s guide. #NSAM2026 https://ow.ly/2NZl50XRVBV
educational video: stalking in the media.
Our media also contributes to normalizing stalking – learn more by watching SPARC’s short video on the topic. youtu.be/tif7ROzxpds #NSAM2026
image of a text messaging conversation between two people. first text is "but for real can i bring him tonight? just meet him!" second person responds "okay fiiiiine, i'll stalk him and see if he's cute (crying laughing emoji). first person replies back "do it! (sherlock holmes emoji)." captioned language matters.
The casual use of the word “stalking” can dilute the seriousness of the term. When we hear innocuous behaviors described as “stalking” again and again, we may fail to identify stalking when it’s really happening and/or not respond with the urgency needed. #NSAM2026
Too often, stalking is minimized, normalized, and even romanticized instead of being seen for the criminal, traumatic, and dangerous behavior that it truly is. Help us spread the word on what stalking is (and is not!) by educating your community. #NSAM2026 https://ow.ly/O5nn50XRVyi
supporting friends and loved ones experiencing stalking.
Responding with empathy, concern, and suggestions about where they can go for help – and just being there to listen to a friend – can make a huge difference. www.stalkingawareness.org/for-friends-... #NSAM2026
there are two stick figures sitting at a table. the first figure says "ugh, they just sent me another creepy email! I'm kind of freaked out. i don't know, am i being overdramatic? the second figure responds with "um..." caption for graphic is: how would you help a friend?
Experiencing stalking is isolating. Most stalking victims tell a friend or family member about what’s going on before applying for a civil protection order, reporting to a criminal justice professional, or reaching out to victim services. #NSAM2026
The casual use of “stalking” dilutes its seriousness. When we hear it used lightly, we may miss real cases. Media normalizes this – learn more in SPARC’s short video. #NSAM2026 https://youtu.be/tif7ROzxpds
