Stalking is a serious issue that can create an environment of fear and uncertainty. If you have a loved one experiencing stalking, your support can make a significant difference in their Journey toward safety and healing.
One of the most important things you can do is believe and validate their experiences.
Read MoreStalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention, harassment, or contact that makes someone feel afraid or unsafe. This can take many forms, from constant phone calls and texts to following someone, sending unwanted gifts, spreading rumors, or even showing up at a person's workplace or home.
The impact of this behavior can reach into every aspect of a person's life…
Read MoreUnderstanding the tactics that a stalker may employ is necessary for recognizing and addressing stalking behavior. While some stalking behaviors may not be illegal when evaluated in isolation, they become alarming when viewed as a repeated pattern that leads to significant changes in the victim's daily life. Stalking can take many forms, and knowing the tactics can empower individuals and communities to respond effectively.
Read MoreStalking is defined as a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. It often involves a series of actions that may seem harmless to outsiders but hold a deeper, more threatening meaning for the victim. In Ohio, a pattern is recognized as two or more incidents that are closely related in time.
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness Month is a dedicated period for recognizing the causes and raising awareness to eliminate the stigma surrounding brain injuries. It is also a time to recognize those with brain injuries related to domestic violence and let them know they are not alone. Violence directed at the head, neck, and face can have long-lasting consequences. Any time you are hurt in this way, it should be taken seriously.
Read MoreEach February, Journey Center raises awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts. This is an issue that impacts everyone, not just teens, but their parents, friends and communities as well. This year’s theme, “Love Like That,” amplifies the voices of teens and young adults by supporting and uplifting positive, healthy, and safe relationships and calls on all of us to create a world free of relationship abuse.
Read MoreEvery year, we set aside the month of January in support of the millions of people across the country who are survivors of stalking. National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) is an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking.
Stalking is a form of gender-based violence and frequently co-occurs within domestic violence. Stalking is defined as a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.
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