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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 13h

“That’s not a stalker, that’s just my ex having a hard time getting over things!” While stranger stalkers do exist, intimate partner stalkers are a much more prevalent – and, on average, much more dangerous – category. Watch our short video on stalking and DV at ow.ly/n3kv50ZNZE5. #DVAM2026

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 13h

“Eso no es una persona que acecha, ¡solo es mi ex que no supera las cosas!” Aunque las personas desconocidas que acechan sí existen, las personas que acechan dentro de las relaciones de pareja son una categoría mucho más común y, en promedio, mucho más peligrosa. ow.ly/ti7u50ZNZHj #DVAM2026

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM), an essential time to reflect on the intersections of stalking and intimate partner violence. Check out our materials on stalking and domestic violence to learn more at www.StalkingAwareness.org. #DVAM2026

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Many stalking survivors radically change their lives in pursuit of safety and freedom, even relocating to get away from their stalkers. Address confidentiality (sometimes called "safe at home") programs can help keep residential addresses private. Look up your state/territory's initiative!

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Stalkers can be relentless offenders who erode their victims' sense of self. It takes incredible strength and perseverance for survivors to pursue the safety and justice they deserve.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Whoever is designated as the phone plan's primary account owner has significant access to and control over all member accounts; this often includes logs of all texts and calls, location-sharing capabilities, and the authority to pause or disconnect the phone line. ow.ly/cXCv50ZFG0R

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We're ISO our 2027 Peggy Klinke Award honoree! The Klinke Award is presented in January and honors an individual doing outstanding work on behalf of victims and survivors of stalking. Nominate someone now at www.stalkingawareness.org/klinke-aw…

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Abusive partners often use technology to extend the same power and control over the victim that they exert in-person. Learn more at CybercrimesResource.org.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Stalking victims are not "paranoid." They are hypervigilant as a result of needing to constantly assess their surroundings for safety.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Natural disasters amplify vulnerabilities, often disrupting traditional support systems and limiting service provider capacity to communicate, provide resources, and/or safety plan. Is your organization disaster-ready? ow.ly/yb2H50ZFHhG

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In reflecting on her stalking case, the survivor added "it is difficult to express the vulnerability I felt during that time."

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Online dating can come with challenges around privacy and safety, as abusive parties may misrepresent themselves and/or misuse access to and info about a victim to cause harm. These tips may help reduce some risks of tech abuse. cybercrimesresource.org/resource/ti…

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Stalking is a serious crime that impacts people of all ages, yet is often missed and/or minimized when it impacts older adults. ow.ly/TKM650ZCwvP

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

AirTags are small tracking devices intended to help customers keep track of personal items -- but they can be weaponized to stalk survivors. Check out this resource on 6 different location trackers in the NRCC Resource Library. cybercrimesresource.org/resource/lo…

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Join us August 26 for our webinar CONTEXT IS KEY! This webinar provides an intro to the crime of stalking, focusing on the definition, dynamics, and intersections with other victimizations. We periodically offer this recurring webinar, register here for August 26: ow.ly/PekU50ZBr2j

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The chronic stress of anticipatory fear can have significant negative effects on stalking survivors' bodies and minds, both in the short-term and long-term. Mental health and healthcare professionals must learn to identify stalking and address survivor needs, both during and after the stalking.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Abusers who misuse technology to contact, track, threaten, sabotage, & otherwise scare their victims may also be physically violent. Technology-facilitated abuse should be addressed as its own form of harm as well as one that may intersect with physical violence. CyberCrimesResource.org.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Many stalking survivors become hypervigilant as they navigate the stalker's unpredictable and terrifying behavior.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Explore your statutes on cyberstalking, nonconsensual distribution of intimate images, sextortion, and video voyeurism! Note that jurisdictions without these particular statutes may criminalize the behavior under other laws. cybercrimesresource.org/state-terri…

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A stalking case can last from an afternoon to a lifetime. Unfortunately, many stalkers persist for a year or more. Safety planning and risk assessment for stalking victims must evolve over time, as these cases are dynamic and may have long durations.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Online harassment can include a wide spectrum of behaviors, from name-calling to physical threats. Learn more about harassment through technology -- and how to support survivors -- at the new National Resource Center on Cybercrimes at CyberCrimesResource.org.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

SPARC was delighted to present two sessions at last week's NOVA Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada! Thanks for highlighting stalking awareness and response at this important event.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We are excited to announce the National Resource Center on Cybercrimes Against Individuals (NRCC), which will provide in-depth guidance on the crimes of cyberstalking and non-consensual intimate image distribution! Learn more at cybercrimesresource.org.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Too often, stalking victims are told to "just ignore" or "walk away" from offenders as if that will make the stalker stop their contact. While every situation is different, effective safety planning includes anticipating the stalker's reaction(s) and recognizing the risk of escalation.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Stalking can be extremely invasive. For many survivors, nowhere feels safe.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

While stalkers target specific people, their tactics may not be limited to terrorizing their primary victims. Known as "target dispersion," stalkers often contact, intimidate, and/or harm family, friends, pets, colleagues, and others who their victims care about.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Above all, most stalking survivors simply want the stalking to stop.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Calling all criminal justice professionals -- join these sessions from our Just Tech series on investigating and prosecuting online abuse! July's webinars focus on investigating online harassment and recovering digital evidence. ow.ly/T9Fg50ZjO0s

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

For many survivors, experiencing stalking feels both traumatic and lonely. Stalkers often create a pervasive sense of fear, causing survivors to feel unsafe and become isolated.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Stalkers use a variety of strategies to access their victims' private accounts. Tools like Safety Check and Security Check Up can help determine what information is being shared -- and with whom.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Stalkers often misuse technology to make sexual threats, plan sexually violent acts, share intimate images or videos, and/or otherwise humiliate, scare, and harm their victims. Estimates for technology-facilitated sexual violence included experiences such as sextortion and image-based sexual abuse.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Stalking victims need help, but few know how or where to ask. Domestic violence and sexual assault services are often the best place to start, and stalking survivors are usually eligible for the same services and resources that domestic violence victims are!

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Many stalkers are relentless offenders who watch, contact, and otherwise scare their victims using multiple tactics. This life invasion can be debilitating.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This #WEAAD2026, we encourage you to learn more about the intersections of stalking and abuse in later life -- check out our resource developed in collaboration with NCALL to learn more.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Stalkers often create a sense of fear and hypervigilance that persists even if/when the stalking has stopped.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Too often, stalking survivors are questioned about their choices, with responders focusing on if the survivor properly discouraged the unwanted attention rather than putting the blame where it belongs: on the stalker.

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Many stalkers use guns to threaten, harm, and/or kill their victims. Intimate partner stalkers with access to firearms can be especially dangerous. Learn more about stalking and gun violence in our fact sheet (link in bio). #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth #WearOrange #EndGunViolence

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

In popular culture, stalkers are often shown as anonymous hooded figures, spies, and/or other shadowy and mysterious strangers. In reality, the vast majority of victims personally know their stalkers -- most are intimate partners or acquaintances. ow.ly/lcfN50Z1gOE

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

An effective coordinated community response must include qualified mental health professionals who understand the dynamics, risks, and trauma associated with stalking. Our new resources for mental health practitioners are a great place to start! #MHAM2026

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

No one deserves to live in fear. Safety planning for stalking victims must meaningfully incorporate and address emotional and psychological safety! #MHAM2026

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

In the vast majority of cases, the stalker knows the person they are stalking and may have intimate knowledge about the victim's vulnerabilities and fears. The better a stalker knows the person they are stalking, the more they know about what might frighten or intimidate them. #MHAM2026

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The SPARC team is so grateful to be joined by these incredible experts -- including researchers, victim services, law enforcement, & survivors -- to bring stalking education to this year's CCAW! What an honor to elevate the crime of stalking at this critical event (& to do so in such good company!)

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The fear that stalkers create can be debilitating for survivors who are simply trying to live their normal lives. #MHAM2026

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

"Always looking over my shoulder," "never know when they'll be back," "they could be anywhere" -- stalkers create an oppressive environment of constant fear for their victims, often causing significant mental health impacts. #MHAM2026

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Stalkers frequently create a sense of anticipatory fear that can be deeply traumatic for their victims. Education and support can help survivors regain a sense of control. #MHAM2026

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Stalking is a public health issue. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage you to learn more about the mental health impacts of stalking victimization and how mental health professionals can play a role in survivor safety and healing. #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The alarming rates of abduction and murder of Native women represent one of the most devastating issues facing Tribal communities. Stalking must be included in the conversation. #MMIWRWeekofAction

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Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center @followuslegally.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Mental health professionals can help clients experiencing stalking identify what is happening to them, address the psychological effects of stalking, and connect to further help. #MHAM2026 www.stalkingawareness.org/vital-sig….

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