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Proc 9181ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9181

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2014

This proclamation designates October 2014 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, calling on Americans to speak out against domestic violence and support victims. It recounts progress since the Violence Against Women Act, highlights ongoing initiatives including the 1is2many campaign and 'It's On Us' campaign, and encourages survivors to seek help through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 60051

Impact dates

  1. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2014 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
  • Call on all Americans to speak out against domestic violence
  • Call on Americans to support local efforts to assist victims

Timeline

Immediate

  • October 2014 designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Text references prior VAWA reauthorization with expanded protections but this proclamation creates no new enforceable obligations
  • Mentions of federal workforce policies and ACA screenings describe existing efforts, not new directives
Proclamation 9181: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2014 · Executive Orders