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Presidential Proclamation: National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month 2024

Original title: National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2024

September 30, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation serves as a federal recognition of domestic violence as a public health issue and outlines the current administration's policy priorities and funding allocations for victim support services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Domestic violence survivors

Survivors are the primary recipients of the services, funding, and legal protections mentioned in the proclamation.

Tribal courts

Tribal courts have been granted jurisdiction over non-Native perpetrators of specific crimes on Tribal lands under reauthorized VAWA provisions.

Rape crisis centers and shelters

These organizations are eligible for federal grant funding and support programs mentioned in the document.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 30, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Biden has proclaimed October 2024 as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month to highlight ongoing efforts to support survivors and prevent gender-based violence. The document outlines federal initiatives, including the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), recent gun safety legislation, and funding for crisis services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find help if I am experiencing domestic violence?

You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by visiting thehotline.org, calling 1-800-799-7233, or texting 'START' to 88788.

What is the purpose of this proclamation?

The proclamation serves to raise public awareness, recommit federal resources to survivor support, and highlight ongoing government efforts to prevent gender-based violence.

Key Facts

October 2024 is officially designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) celebrated its 30th anniversary in August 2024.
The Department of Justice awarded over $600 million in grants for gender-based violence programs last year.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline has reached seven million contacts in the past year.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was cited as a key tool for restricting firearm access for domestic abusers.