FORT WORTH, Texas — The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is raising awareness about stalking, emphasizing its impact on teenagers. Today marks Stalking Awareness Day, a reminder to recognize and address stalking behaviors.
According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, teens aged 12-18 with dating experience are particularly vulnerable, with 48% having experienced stalking at some point in their lives. The romanticization of toxic behaviors in popular media, such as “Twilight” and “Gossip Girl,” complicates the issue further. Stalking is defined as a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that causes fear or substantial emotional distress, according to the Stalking Prevention Awareness &…..