Fleet and Family Support Center Fort Gordon

02/02/2026

02/01/2026

Thank you for raising awareness around stalking this month – and we look forward to continuing the conversation during the rest of the year!

SPARC website: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/

01/31/2026

Many professionals tasked with holding offenders accountable and/or helping keep victims safe have little training and few resources around recognizing and responding to stalking. SPARC is here to help! Check out their many recorded webinars, eLearning modules, guides, and other resources on their website, and reach out to SPARC to request training.

“What does SPARC do” video: https://youtu.be/oeEd5-Ts_cE

01/30/2026

Stalking incidents add up – but only if we do the math. SPARC’s documentation logs (available in 10 languages!) can help keep track of every stalking incident to better illustrate the scope of the stalking, the timeline, and patterns.

Documentation log: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/documentation-log/

01/29/2026

Too often, we criticize victim behavior instead of putting the blame where it rightfully belongs: on the stalker. While safety planning and risk reduction can be practical for victims, nothing that a victim does – or does not do – makes them responsible for the stalker’s decision to stalk.

01/28/2026

Stalking cases can last from one afternoon to an entire lifetime. Stalking cases are dynamic; advocates and responders should prepare for the long haul and engage in ongoing safety planning and risk assessment as circumstances may change over time.

01/27/2026

Stalkers often go to great lengths to exert power and control over their victims – including threatening and harming others that the victim cares about. For many stalking victims, the fear doesn’t stop at their personal safety. Victims with children in the home are at particular risk – learn more about navigating supervised visitation and exchange program with SPARC’s guide.

Supervised visitation and exchange guide:https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SPARC-Inspire-Supervised-Visitation-Safe-Exchange-Guide.pdf

01/25/2026

Too often, stalking is minimized, normalized, and even romanticized instead of being seen for the criminal, traumatic, and dangerous behavior that it truly is. Help us spread the word on what stalking is (and is not!) by educating your community.

Awareness landing page: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/awareness-educators/

01/24/2026

Experiencing stalking is isolating. Most stalking victims tell a friend or family member about what’s going on before applying for a civil protection order, reporting to a criminal justice professional, or reaching out to victim services. Responding with empathy, concern, and suggestions about where they can go for help – and just being there to listen to a friend – can make a huge difference.

Helping a friend landing page: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/for-friends-loved-ones/

01/23/2026

Victims often receive advice to radically alter their daily lives to stop the stalking. This can place the burden on victims to keep themselves safe and minimize accountability for stalking offenders. Check out SPARC’s resources on risk assessment and safety planning in stalking cases.

Safety planning strategies:https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Safety-Strategies.pdf

01/22/2026

The mental health impacts of stalking can be severe and chronic, potentially lasting a lifetime. Mental health practitioners should be prepared to help victims cope and plan for emotional safety. Learn more about the mental and physical health impacts of stalking with the Vital Signs project.

Vital Signs landing page: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/vital-signs/

01/20/2026

Stalking is a public health issue! Stalkers create severe and chronic stress for their victims that often manifests in physical pain and illness. Medical providers should screen for stalking and help connect patients experiencing stalking to appropriate resources for safety planning. Explore SPARC’s resources on stalking and health to learn more.

Guide to screening for stalking in healthcare settings:https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SPARC-Stalking-Screening-for-Healthcare-Guide-11.25.pdf