January Is National Stalking Awareness Month: Naming It Matters
January is National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM)—a time to bring visibility to a form of abuse that is far more common than many people realize, yet often minimized, misunderstood, or left unnamed. In the United States, more than 1 in 5 women and approximately 1 in 10 men experience stalking in their lifetimes. Despite these […]
Introducing Retreat Reads: A Quarterly Book Club for Reflection, Learning, and Connection
We’re excited to introduce Retreat Reads, our new quarterly book club created for those who want to deepen their understanding of domestic violence and human trafficking through the power of storytelling. Stories have the ability to open hearts, build empathy, and help us better understand complex experiences. In each season, we will explore a thought-provoking […]
Are Your Movements Being Followed?
Stalking as an abusive behavior is not new, but technology-facilitated abuse has made stalking easier for perpetrators to target others. New technologies, like Apple AirTag and Tile, are inexpensive, simple to set up, and small enough to easily hide. An internet search of bluetooth tracking devices gets almost 55 MILLION results with top results from […]
How We Deal With Mental Health in Digital Spaces
January is Stalking Awareness Month. In recognition of the danger presented by technology, The Retreat’s interns will be highlighting different online platforms. But first, what do we mean by “Intentional Tech?”
3 Easy Ways to Post Safely on Social Media
January is Stalking Awareness Month. In recognition of the danger presented by technology, The Retreat’s interns will be highlighting different online platforms. But first, what do we mean by “Intentional Tech?”
Closely Connected or Increasingly Isolated: The Dangers of Snap Maps
January is Stalking Awareness Month. In recognition of the danger presented by technology, The Retreat’s interns will be highlighting different online platforms. But first, what do we mean by “Intentional Tech?”
Intentional Tech
January is Stalking Awareness Month. In recognition of the danger presented by technology, The Retreat’s interns will be highlighting different online platforms. But first, what do we mean by “Intentional Tech?”
Stalking Awareness Month
portunity to increase awareness of stalking, and to spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of being stalked.