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Proc 9226ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9226

National Stalking Awareness Month, 2015

President Obama proclaimed January 2015 as National Stalking Awareness Month, calling on Americans to recognize stalking as a serious crime, support victims, and speak out against this abuse. The proclamation references the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization and expanded safeguards against cyberstalking and protections for immigrant victims.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 827

Key directives

  • Proclaim January 2015 as National Stalking Awareness Month
  • Call upon all Americans to recognize signs of stalking
  • Urge those affected not to be afraid to speak out or ask for help

Timeline

Immediate

  • January 2015 designated as National Stalking Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding policy directives or resource commitments; purely awareness-raising
  • Reference to VAWA reauthorization achievements but no new legal obligations created
Proclamation 9226: National Stalking Awareness Month, 2015 · Executive Orders