Past Displays - Books: Stalking Awareness Month

Stalking is defined as "a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of others, or suffer substantial emotional distress." Nearly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced stalking victimization at some point in their lifetime, with most occurrences happening before the victim was 25. The vast majority of stalking victims are stalked by someone they know, including by a current or former intimate partner. Stalkers use many tactics, including: making unwanted phone calls; approaching the victim or appearing when the victim does not want them to; following and watching the victim; sending unwanted messages or gifts; or using technology to monitor, track, and/or spy on the victim. Stalking is a serious crime and may cause victims to suffer high rates of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and social dysfunction.

Every January is designated as National Stalking Awareness Month as an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking, as well as honor the strength and resilience of stalking victims.

Facts from stalkingawareness.org.

If you are in distress, call one of the numbers listed below or visit their respective website: 

Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County: (908) 453-4181
Health Services: (908) 852-1400 ext. 2209
Counseling Center: (908) 852-1400 ext. 2125