Proclamation 10519-National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2023
Issued 2023-01-31 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10519 designates February 2023 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The proclamation calls attention to the prevalence of abuse in teenage romantic relationships — including physical, emotional, and digital abuse — and the long-term harm it can cause. It encourages schools, parents, community organizations, and young people to recognize the warning signs of unhealthy relationships and to support prevention and intervention programs.
This proclamation is directed at teenagers, parents, educators, counselors, and youth-serving organizations. It does not create new programs or legal requirements, but draws official attention to teen dating violence as a public health and safety issue that often goes unreported and underaddressed.
Ceremonial proclamations designating awareness months for public safety causes affecting young people are a standard presidential practice. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10519-National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to teen dating violence. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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