ExecutiveOrdersEO
Proc 8727ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8727

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2011

OtherOther

In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 2011 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It highlights statistics on domestic violence, describes existing administration efforts and programs, and calls on Americans to speak out against domestic violence and support local victim assistance efforts.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 62291

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 62291

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2011 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
  • Call on all Americans to speak out against domestic violence
  • Support local efforts to assist victims

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect declaring October 2011 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

  • No substantive policy directives or new funding commitments; purely commemorative
  • References to Affordable Care Act provisions and reauthorized legislation describe already-enacted policies, not new actions
Proclamation 8727: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2011 · Executive Orders