January marks National Stalking Awareness Month, aims to help victims of stalking protect themselves
(Source: MGN)
and last updated 2021-01-22 15:07:06-05
According to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC), the month of January is National Stalking Awareness month.
National Stalking Awareness month intends to not only raise awareness about stalking but also helps others recognize and respond to stalking.
In Texas, stalking is defined as a person knowingly engaging in behavior that anyone else would find as a threat. An example could be showing up to someone s house when they ve expressed they do not want you there.
Stalking in Texas is classified as a 3rd degree felony but the penalty for a repeat offense is a 2nd degree felony.