Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)

Founded in 2017, the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to ensure first responders and other allied professionals have the specialized knowledge required to identify and effectively respond to the crime of stalking.

By providing specialized training, technical assistance, and resources, as well as promoting awareness-raising activities, SPARC works with allied professionals to enhance their ability to keep victims safe and hold offenders accountable. SPARC staff develop and distribute resources on stalking, with a special focus on National Stalking Awareness Month in January.