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Dear Friend:

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a dangerous crime and seek ways to protect its victims. The Stalking Resource Center of the National Center for Victims of Crime is pleased to join our partner, the Office on Violence Against Women of the U.S. Department of Justice, in presenting a versatile set of resources to help you plan your 2009 National Stalking Awareness Month and your outreach throughout the year. We hope these tools will inspire your efforts to know, name, and stop stalking in your community. 

Mary Lou Leary, Executive Director
National Center for Victims of Crime

Michelle Garcia, Director
Stalking Resource Center

Dear Colleague: 

The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, proudly joins the Stalking Resource Center of the National Center for Victims of Crime in launching the 2009 National Stalking Awareness Month site. Here, you will find  artwork, media tools, fact sheets, brochures, and additional resources to download and distribute throughout your community. This Web site also features an educational quiz—an interactive way for members of your community to test their awareness of stalking behaviors. We hope you utilize this Web site as you plan your January 2009 outreach and observance activities recognizing National Stalking Awareness Month. The more your community knows about stalking, the better equipped it will be to combat this insidious crime. 

Cindy Dyer, Director
Office on Violence Against Women
U.S. Department of Justice