January is a time for new beginnings and a fresh start; however, many victims that endure the horrors of stalking do not find life so easy. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 7.5 million U.S. adults are stalked in one year. For this reason, more awareness needs to happen. The National Stalking Awareness Website can provide education and resources to help. You can also join the campaign to end stalking by tweeting or posting a message of hope or a stalking fact! Please visit http://stalkingawarenessmonth.org/about
More often than not in Louisiana, the lack of cooperation of law enforcement is a serious impediment for a victim attempting to get assistance. Ironically, law enforcement teams with stalking neighbors and their cohorts in inflicting more emotional distress.
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