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National Stalking Awareness Month 2026

Rights & Options

Experiencing victimization can be traumatic. Victims may feel isolated and confused, and not know where to turn for support and information. The University of Arizona offers resources to students and employees impacted by stalking. Available supportive accommodations can be enacted quickly, before or without a complaint being filed, and will be confidential to the extent allowable under law and policy.

Victims' Rights & Options Brochure

Victims of stalking have multiple options regarding the involvement of law enforcement and university authorities including the option to: notify law enforcement authorities, including on-campus and local police; be assisted by university authorities in notifying law enforcement; or decline to notify such authorities.

Whether or not a victim chooses to involve law enforcement or a university disciplinary authority, the university provides victims with information on, and access to, existing counseling, health, mental health, survivor advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid, and other support and resources.

Additional information on rights and options:

The Survivor Advocacy Program     The Office of Institutional Equity

Download a Zoom/Teams background to show your support!

NSAM 2026 backgrounds can be downloaded here.

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Green Zoom background with a ribbon for Stalking Awareness Month.
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Grey and blue Zoom background for Stalking Awareness Month.
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Key Terms and Definitions

The videos below describe the university's commitment to preventing stalking and define key terms and legal definitions related to stalking.

In University of Arizona Policy:

In Arizona State Law: