January is National Stalking Awareness Month. More than 3.4 million Americans a year are victims of stalking. Communities can fight stalking by learning more about it. Tamar Mathieu, the Executive Director for Rape Response Services, joined Carolyn Callahan on TV5 News at 5.
Rape Response Services, a subsidiary of Penquis, provides sexual assault and stalking support services as well as community education and prevention programming in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties.
Our crisis and support line is available 24/7 at 1-800-310-0000. To learn more about our community education and school based prevention programs visit www.rrsonline.org or call 1-800-310-0000.
Statewide services are available by calling 1-800-871-7741.
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