Niagara County, NY – The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office is marking National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) this January by calling attention to the often-overlooked dangers of stalking and urging community members to recognize, report, and prevent it.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, nearly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the U.S. will experience stalking in their lifetime. However, many cases go unrecognized and unreported. Authorities emphasize that it takes coordinated efforts among law enforcement, advocacy groups, and victims’ support services to identify and stop stalking before it escalates.
The department notes that stalking is most frequently committed by someone the victim knows, often an intimate partner. It remains one of the most persistent and dangerous forms of abuse.
Residents are encouraged to “Know it. Name it. Stop it.” — the official theme of NSAM 2026. Local resources are available through the Niagara County Sheriff’s Domestic Violence Intervention Program & Victim Assistance Unit at (716) 438-3301. Non-emergency reports can be made by calling (716) 438-3393, or dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.
The Sheriff’s Office invites community members to learn more about recognizing the signs of stalking and supporting victims throughout January.
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