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Proc 8626ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8626

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2011

President Obama proclaimed February 2011 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, calling attention to the prevalence of dating violence among adolescents and encouraging Americans to support community and school-based prevention efforts. The proclamation cites federal resources including the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, DOJ's Office on Violence Against Women, and CDC programs, but creates no new programs or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 6307

Impact dates

  1. end of month-long observance

  2. start of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month observance

Key directives

  • proclaim February 2011 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
  • call upon all Americans to support community, school, and family efforts to empower young people to develop healthy relationships and prevent teen dating violence

Timeline

Immediate

  • proclamation of February 2011 as observance month

Near term (90d)

  • observance period during February 2011

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8626: National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2011 · Executive Orders