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Proc 9856ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9856

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2019

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 2019 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It describes existing administration efforts to combat sexual assault and sex trafficking—including telemedicine forensic exams, training programs, and the airline misconduct task force—then urges Americans and organizations to support survivors and prevent sexual violence.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 13493

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 13493

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

  • Urge all Americans, families, law enforcement personnel, healthcare providers, and community and faith-based organizations to support survivors of sexual assault and work together to prevent these crimes in their communities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 2019 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document describes pre-existing programs rather than creating new mandates; no binding policy directives issued
Proclamation 9856: National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2019 · Executive Orders