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Proc 10639ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10639

National Youth Justice Action Month, 2023

This proclamation designates October 2023 as National Youth Justice Action Month, calling on Americans to support youth through community activities. It highlights the Biden Administration's existing juvenile justice investments and policy priorities, including diversion programs, legal representation for youth, community schools, and mental health services, but creates no new binding mandates or programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 68435

Impact dates

  1. National Youth Justice Action Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2023 as National Youth Justice Action Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month by taking action to support youth and participating in appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 2023 as National Youth Justice Action Month

Near term (90d)

  • Community ceremonies and activities during October 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation references budget proposals ($760 million) and past investments but these are not new commitments created by this document
  • Document conflates commemorative purpose with policy advocacy, potentially creating confusion about whether new action is required
Proclamation 10639: National Youth Justice Action Month, 2023 · Executive Orders