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Presidential Proclamation: National Stalking Awareness Month, 2025

Original title: National Stalking Awareness Month, 2025

December 31, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

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

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Stalking survivors

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

Tribal courts

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

What changed

Last recorded activity December 31, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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.

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.

Why It Matters

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