[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 24 (Monday, February 8, 2021)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 8541-8542]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-02677]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 24 / Monday, February 8, 2021 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 10147 of February 3, 2021

                
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and 
                Prevention Month, 2021

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                This February, during National Teen Dating Violence 
                Awareness and Prevention Month, we stand with those who 
                have known the pain and isolation of an abusive 
                relationship, and we recommit to ending the cycle of 
                teen dating violence that affects too many of our young 
                people.

                Together, it's on all of us to raise the national 
                awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe 
                and healthy relationships.

                Dating violence transcends gender, race, religion, 
                ethnicity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic 
                status. It takes many forms, among them physical, 
                sexual, and emotional abuse, bullying, and shaming, 
                which can occur in person or through electronic 
                communication and social media. The spiral of violent 
                dating relationships can lead to depression, anxiety, 
                drug and alcohol use, as well as suicidal thoughts. 
                Victims, especially young women, transgender, and 
                gender nonconforming youth who face higher rates of 
                violence, may suffer lifelong consequences. Many young 
                people do not report the abuse for fear of retribution 
                or unwarranted embarrassment. The pattern of abuse 
                often continues to future relationships.

                My Administration encourages all Americans to lead by 
                example by promoting healthy relationships, protecting 
                our teens from abuse, and ensuring they have access to 
                good help and support.

                If you or someone you know is involved in an abusive 
                relationship of any kind, immediate and confidential 
                support is available by visiting loveisrespect.org, 
                calling 1-866-331-9474 (TTY: 1-800-787-3224), or 
                texting ``loveis'' to 22522. For additional information 
                and resources on dating violence, please visit 
                VetoViolence.CDC.gov.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of 
                the United States of America, by virtue of the 
                authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws 
                of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2021 
                as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and 
                Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to support 
                efforts in their communities and schools, and in their 
                own families, to empower young people to develop 
                healthy relationships throughout their lives and to 
                prevent and respond to teen dating violence. It's on 
                all of us.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                third day of February, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                fifth.
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[FR Doc. 2021-02677
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