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Proc 8769ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8769

National Stalking Awareness Month, 2012

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed January 2012 as National Stalking Awareness Month, calling on Americans to recognize stalking as a serious crime, learn its signs, and support victims. The proclamation describes stalking's prevalence and harms but does not establish new programs, funding, or legal authorities.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 211

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 211

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; January 2012 designated as National Stalking Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation references ongoing interagency coordination on violence prevention but provides no new mandates or accountability mechanisms; awareness-raising without resource allocation may have limited practical effect
Proclamation 8769: National Stalking Awareness Month, 2012 · Executive Orders