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Proclamation 9856

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2019

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.

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

Timeline

Immediate

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

Near term (90d)

Long term

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