Sexual Assault Help Center

01/11/2026

Ask about co-occurring victimizations! Stalking, sexual violence, and intimate partner violence frequently intersect and overlap.

01/11/2026

Today is . Join us in wearing blue to raise awareness about human trafficking. If you or someone you know is experiencing Human Trafficking, please call our 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-884-7242

01/10/2026

While stalking impacts people of all ages, many stalking survivors are first targeted as teens or young adults. Young people need information, resources, and support around stalking victimization.

01/09/2026

For many people, the word “stalking” conjures images of binoculars or cameras. While surveillance is often a part of a stalking case, it’s only one of many possible stalking behaviors. Many stalkers use multiple tactics to watch, contact, threaten, sabotage, and otherwise terrify their victims. Learn more about the full scope of stalking tactics using the SLII framework: surveillance, life invasion, intimidation, and interference (through sabotage or attack).

01/08/2026

Increase Physical and Digital Security: Physical: Lock doors/windows, use security cameras/lights, vary your commute, don't walk alone in isolated areas, and be vigilant around your vehicle. Digital: Tighten social media privacy settings, disable location sharing, use strong, unique passwords with two-factor authentication, and remove personal info from public sites. Call our HOTLINE 24/7 (1.800.884.7242) if you or someone you know is concerned.

Call 911 if an emergency or you feel your life is in danger.

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Context is critical in stalking cases! Often, what’s scariest to a victim may seem benign or even nice to an outsider. A gift on the doorstep can be a delightful surprise from a loved one – or a terrifying threat from a stalker meant to signal to the victim that they’ve been found.

01/07/2026

In popular culture, stalkers are often shown as shadowy strangers, obsessed fans, or mysterious secret admirers. In reality, most stalkers are people the victim knows – most often intimate partners and acquaintances. Learn more about stalking relationships with SPARC’s eLearning module.

01/06/2026

Create a Support System & Document Everything: Tell friends, family, and coworkers what's happening and establish a code word for emergencies.
Report all incidents to the police and keep a detailed log of every stalker action (dates, times, descriptions) as evidence. Call our HOTLINE 24/7 (1.800.884.7242) if you or someone you know is concerned.
Call 911 if an emergency or you feel your life is in danger.

01/06/2026

Contrary to popular belief, stalking is not a misunderstanding. Stalkers deliberately choose to watch, contact, threaten, sabotage, and otherwise scare their victims to gain and maintain power and control. Stalking behaviors landing page: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-behaviors/

01/05/2026

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Learn the signs and how you can help. If you have questions, please call our hotline: 1-800-844-7242

01/05/2026

The nation’s first stalking law was passed in California in 1990. Today, stalking is a crime in all 50 states and U.S. territories, in the District of Columbia, as well as under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the federal criminal code, and many Tribal Codes.

Do you know the stalking statute in your area? Check out SPARC’s interactive map to find your local stalking laws.