2024 Joyce Stein Award Celebration
HONORING THOSE WHO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN The Joyce Stein Memorial Award is given in memory of Boisean Joyce Ann Stein, a long-time […]
Stalking occurs when someone repeatedly harasses or threatens someone else, causing fear or safety concerns. According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), about 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men have experienced stalking in their lifetimes.
These behaviors can come in the form of threatening phone calls, text messages, spying, or showing up at the victim’s home or workplace, and leaving unwanted gifts or cards. Most often, stalking occurs by someone they know or with whom they had an intimate relationship.
To prevent stalking, CDC promotes the importance of early prevention and support efforts, which can include:
More strategies and approaches that may be relevant for stalking prevention can be found in CDC’s Technical Packages for Sexual Violence pdf icon[2.85 MB] and Intimate Partner Violence. pdf icon[4.52 MB]
(This info is taken verbatim from the CDC’s website. More information here)