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Proclamation 10461

National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2022

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 2022 as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. It recounts the Biden Administration's past and ongoing efforts to combat domestic violence, including VAWA reauthorization, military justice reforms, gun safety measures, and creation of task forces, but issues no new binding policy directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 60253

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 60253

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2022 as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
  • Call on Americans to speak out against domestic violence and support education about healthy relationships

What to expect

Immediate

  • October 2022 designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document describes past legislative and administrative actions but creates no new obligations; rhetorical 'call on' language is non-binding
Proclamation 10461: National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2022 · Executive Orders