Designates January 2025 as Stalking Awareness Month
Designates January 2025 as Stalking Awareness Month
IntroducedJanuary 29, 2025
Passed Senate1 year ago
Intro
Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S488; text: CR S487)
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Why This Matters
This resolution designates January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month to promote education and prevention efforts regarding stalking.
If you are a victim of stalking, this resolution aims to increase awareness and support services available to you in January 2025.
Who this affects
stalking victims · support organizations · general public
What does this resolution do?
1This resolution marks January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month to educate the public about stalking.
2Stalking affects about 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the U.S. during their lifetimes.
3Many victims experience severe emotional distress and may not report their experiences to authorities.
4The resolution encourages organizations to provide support and resources for stalking victims.
5It also aims to raise awareness about the use of technology in stalking incidents.
Read the detailed summary
This resolution designates January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
