National Stalking Awareness Month, which is recognized annually throughout the month of January, aims to increase public knowledge surrounding the crime of stalking. The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC) defines stalking as "a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others; or suffer substantial emotional distress," and millions of people are impacted by stalking every year. The following organizations are supporting those who have experienced the crime of stalking through education, advocacy, policy, and direct support.