Conference Teaches Defenses Against, Legal Consequences of Stalking
By: BCHP News Staff
Updated: January 31, 2013
Dozens of law enforcement, criminal and judicial professionals gathered Thursday to learn more about a crime that affected over six million people last year: stalking.
It was the main topic of discussion at today's West Texas Sunset on Stalking conference.
Most recently, several changes were made to the Texas Penal Code that deals with stalking.
The day-long event focused on a better understanding of what stalking is and how it's covered in the legal system.
The conference was sponsored by the Regional Victim Crisis Center.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month.
For more information on how the law defines stalking, how to protect yourself, and the legal consequences of stalking in Texas, click here: https://www.oag.state.tx.us/victims/stalking.shtml.
It was the main topic of discussion at today's West Texas Sunset on Stalking conference.
Most recently, several changes were made to the Texas Penal Code that deals with stalking.
The day-long event focused on a better understanding of what stalking is and how it's covered in the legal system.
The conference was sponsored by the Regional Victim Crisis Center.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month.
For more information on how the law defines stalking, how to protect yourself, and the legal consequences of stalking in Texas, click here: https://www.oag.state.tx.us/victims/stalking.shtml.
