January 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of National Stalking Awareness Month.

This short video from Stalking, Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center (SPARC) reminds us of the behaviors which constitute stalking and reminds us that stalking is not romantic, it is frightening, invasive and can be dangerous. While the word “stalking” is tossed around casually, stalking is serious and a crime.

Know It. Name It. Stop It.

Join us for our “Sweet or Stalker?” event Friday, Jan. 26. from 9:30 a.m. to noon in A. Lincoln Commons.

If you have any questions about stalking, need additional information about available resources or to make a stalking report, you may contact Leslie Johnson, interim compliance and prevention coordinator, at 217-786-2848 or leslie.johnson@llcc.edu.

This January marks the 20th annual National Stalking Awareness Month.

Thursday, Jan. 18 is the first Day of Action for Stalking Awareness. Join us by wearing anything with sparkles so we can #SparkleAgainstStalking

Also, check out this infographic which highlights facts about stalking on college campuses:

During the month, we will share information on stalking so we can: Know It. Name It. Stop it.

If you have any questions about stalking, need additional information about available resources or to make a stalking report, you may contact Leslie Johnson, interim compliance and prevention coordinator, at 217-786-2848 or leslie.johnson@llcc.edu.

Even though Domestic Violence Awareness Month is ending, you can still continue to provide support.

• Keep your purple ribbon as a reminder that there’s no place for domestic violence in the homes, neighborhoods, workplaces or schools of its citizens. dvawareness.org
• Keep your pledge to end domestic violence.
• Keep wearing your purple to show your support for those who are currently experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.
• Keep supporting survivors and Sojourn Shelter Services & Inc. The Sojourn Shelter Services & Inc. Facebook page lists different ways to offer support.

On Wednesday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., visit the Silent Witness display hosted by Sojourn Shelters & Services Inc. in A. Lincoln Commons. This powerful display honors those whose lives ended prematurely due to domestic violence.

Sojourn Shelter Services & Inc. provides more than shelter to those who are experiencing domestic violence. They also provide a 24-hour hotline, one-on-one and group counseling for those impacted by domestic violence as well as court advocacy. They need donations of shampoo, conditioner, soap, dental products and razors for those staying in their shelter. Donations can be dropped off in LLCC Student Life, Student Success or any Outreach Center.

Supporting survivors and honoring those whose lives ended prematurely due to domestic violence

Sojourn Shelter Services & Inc. provides more than shelter to those who are experiencing domestic violence. They also provide a 24- hour hotline, one-on-one and group counseling for those impacted by domestic violence as well as court advocacy. They need donations of shampoo, conditioner, soap, dental products and razors for those staying in their shelter. Donations can be dropped off in LLCC Student Life, Student Success or any Outreach Center.

On Wednesday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., visit the Silent Witness display hosted by Sojourn Shelters & Services Inc. in A. Lincoln Commons. This powerful display honors those whose lives ended prematurely due to domestic violence.

Purple is the recognized color of Domestic Violence Awareness. Thursday, Oct. 19 is Purple Thursday. The LLCC community is encouraged to wear purple (or dye your hair) and show your support for those who are currently experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.

LLCC Compliance & Prevention and Student Life will also have purple-themed drinks and snacks available in A. Lincoln Commons from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to stop by the table to show your support while picking up a purple-themed treat!

Looking ahead to the week of Oct. 23, we will be collecting donations for Sojourn Shelter & Services. They are in need of shampoo, conditioner, soap, dental products and razors for those staying in their shelter. Donations can be dropped off in Student Life, Student Success or any Outreach Center.

Today, Oct. 12, faculty, staff and students will be “taking a stand” in A. Lincoln Commons. They are taking a stand against domestic violence — literally. It is symbolic of our refusal to be passive bystanders of domestic violence in our community. Stop by A. Lincoln Commons or any Outreach Center to pledge to end domestic violence. Or, create a virtual pledge by going to https://llcc.padlet.org/lesliejohnson10/pledge-to-end-domestic-violence-xbs6dc7vfdva21o1.

Let’s see how our individual pledges add up to create community-wide commitment to ending domestic violence!

This year’s theme is Every1KnowsSome1, which means domestic violence impacts everyone in our community. Stop by A. Lincoln Commons or any Outreach Center to pledge to end Domestic Violence. Or, create a virtual pledge by going to https://llcc.padlet.org/lesliejohnson10/pledge-to-end-domestic-violence-xbs6dc7vfdva21o1.

On Thursday, Oct. 12, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to Take a Stand against domestic violence — literally. Symbolic of our refusal to be passive bystanders of domestic violence in our community, we will have at least one person “taking a stand” in A. Lincoln Commons from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Take a Stand Thursday, Oct. 12. Sign up to volunteer to take a stand.

Let’s see how our individual pledges add up to create community-wide commitment to ending domestic violence!