Proclamation 10700-National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2024
Issued 2024-01-31 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10700 designates February 2024 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The proclamation calls attention to the significant problem of abuse and violence in teenage relationships, acknowledging that millions of young people experience physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from romantic partners each year. It encourages schools, parents, community organizations, and young people themselves to recognize the warning signs of unhealthy relationships and to support prevention efforts.
This proclamation is directed at teenagers, parents, educators, counselors, and organizations working on youth health and safety. It does not create new programs or legal requirements but draws official attention to teen dating violence as a serious and often overlooked public safety issue that can have long-term consequences for young people's well-being.
Ceremonial proclamations designating awareness months for public health and safety causes are a standard presidential practice. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10700-National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2024" — 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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