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Proc 8492ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8492

National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, 2010

President Obama proclaimed April 2010 as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, calling attention to sexual violence statistics, urging Americans to support victims and speak out against assault, and highlighting federal efforts including the Violence Against Women Act's Sexual Assault Services Program and proposed budget increases for victim services.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 17845

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2010 as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
  • Urge all Americans to reach out to victims, learn more about sexual assault, and speak out against it

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 2010 as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references 2011 Budget proposal and existing programs but contains no binding policy directives or new funding commitments beyond proclamation language
Proclamation 8492: National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, 2010 · Executive Orders