#firstresponders are often dispatched to manage #stalking. They may be the first to interact with a #stalkingvictim & to support them through their responses & reactions, including #stalkingfear, #anxiety or even anger. We want to express our thanks on #nationalfirstrespondersday

#stalkingvictims in #maryland can submit a form to request notification & demand their #victimsrights. It will enable them to be notified by the court of proceedings & changes to their case. It managed by the state & is different from VINE which provides information on inmates.

Thank you to the Department of Parks in PG County #Maryland for inviting #juststalkingresources to participate in this year's #americanindian #festival. We had a great time providing #stalkingresources to #marylanders.

#stalking can coincide with other forms of #intimatepartnerviolence. IPS has also been linked to negative #mentalhealth outcomes in #victims. Stalking shouldn’t be considered a "normal" part of #domesticviolence. The unique & lasting consequences must be considered.

#bullyingpreventionmonth raises awareness about the impact of #bullying. It can take place anywhere even #online. But, bullying is not synonymous with #stalking. It can be used during a #stalkingpursuit, but it may not be, & not all bullying involves stalking.

We are excited to be hosting the last in-person #stalkingbystander #training of the year in North Bethesda, #Maryland on #October 21th at 10am. This will be an opportunity to learn more about #stalkingawareness.

#Maryland amended the criminal #harassment law to include intentional #visualsurveillance of a #victim's residence, such as their yard. The #peaceorder statute was also changed to permit the #court to order repositioning of devices, such as cameras used for #surveillance.

Thank you for having us at another #backtoschoolnight in #baltimore #maryland to share #stalkingresources & #stalkingeducation with some wonderful highschool students & their parents in Baltimore City this week.

#stalking can have psychological & social impacts, including creating a sense of fear that the #stalker will physically harm the #victim. Students also report #anxiety & #depression leading to poor school performance & decreased school attendance.

Research on #college women, in particular, shows when they experience a higher level of fear they are more likely to identify as #stalkingvictims and therefore to report their #stalking. #juststalkingmd #juststalkingresources #juststalking #stalkingawareness #stalkingeducation

Nationally, 83% of female #college #students didn’t report their #stalking incidents to #police or campus #security. If you are experiencing approaches or communications that are unwanted causing distress, you can document these using our #FREE #victimstalkinglog.

We’re looking for #volunteers to help our planning team for our January #stalkingawareness event. This will include helping us create our budget & engage in #communityoutreach efforts.  You can apply on our website or by emailing us directly.

#Maryland's Montgomery County Commission for Women will be offering #free introductory #selfdefense classes this fall. All classes will be held in person at various locations. Pre-registration is required; you can sign up on their Eventbrite page  https://t.co/hWGQAwFMxZ.

All counties in #Maryland have experienced an increase in Hispanic populations. But, there are inadequate #stalkingresources for #hispanic #stalkingvictims. These #victims may face unique barriers. You can find #stalkingeducation on our website. Email us with any questions.

The impacts on #stalkingvictims #mentalhealth is well documented; but the physical #health effects from #stalking can also be devastating. Join our 3rd #virtual #coffeeandchat to discuss the various #physicalhealth effects of #stalkingpursuit. #ticket are on #eventbrite.

It's not too late to get your #ticket to our last #free #stalkingvictimprovider #training! #Tickets are still available on #eventbrite for our #juststalkingmd training #tomorrow in North Bethesda, #Maryland at 9:30am.

Thank you for having us at #backtoschoolnight to share #stalkingresources & #stalkingeducation with some wonderful high school students & their parents in Baltimore City this week. We were grateful hear their experiences as #stalkingbystanders & answer questions about #stalking.

#Stalking is often dismissed as a nuisance, but it can have serious impacts resulting in su!c!dal thoughts or actions. #stalkingbystanders & #stalkingvictimproviders can provide #support or #stalkingresources.  Find help in #maryland. Search 'County Resources' on our website.

Understanding types of #stalkingbehaviors can help #stalkingvictims document & report their experiences. Knowing types of surveillance can help bystanders & providers better recognize pursuits earlier aiding in early intervention & mitigating the long-term impacts of #stalking.

Join us for our #virtual #coffeeandchat to discuss how #stalkingvictims' #physicalhealth can be impacted by their #stalkingpursuit. Including recently released research about #victims' cardiovasuluar health & other studies that have highlighted the serious impacts of #stalking.