Presidential Proclamation: National Stalking Awareness Month, 2025

Original title: National Stalking Awareness Month, 2025

Record date · December 31, 2024

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What This Bill Does

President Biden has proclaimed January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month to raise awareness about stalking and reaffirm federal commitments to supporting survivors. The highlights past legislative efforts, such as the Violence Against Women Act, and current administrative initiatives aimed at prevention and victim assistance.

Why it matters

This signals federal priorities regarding public safety and victim services, highlighting resources available to those affected by stalking and harassment.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Stalking survivors

The proclamation highlights federal support programs and legal protections available to this group.

Directly affected

Tribal courts

These entities have expanded jurisdiction to prosecute non-Native perpetrators of stalking under the reauthorized Violence Against Women Act.

Key Facts

January 2025 is designated as National Stalking Awareness Month.
The proclamation cites statistics that one in three women and one in six men have experienced stalking.
The 2022 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act expanded Tribal court jurisdiction and allowed civil lawsuits for non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
The Administration established the White House Task Force to Address Online Harassment and Abuse.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of National Stalking Awareness Month?

The month is intended to honor survivors, raise awareness about the impact of stalking, and recommit to prevention and support efforts.

What resources are available for victims mentioned in the document?

The document notes that the Department of Justice provides grants to support services and the Department of Housing and Urban Development provides emergency housing vouchers.

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