[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 10, 1995)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 52821-52822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-25235]




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Part V





The President





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Memorandum of October 2, 1995--Federal Employee Domestic Violence 
Awareness Campaign

Presidential Determination No. 95-45 of September 29, 1995--Classified 
Information Concerning the Air Force's Operating Location Near Groom 
Lake, NV
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                Memorandum of October 2, 1995

                
Federal Employee Domestic Violence Awareness 
                Campaign

                Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments and 
                Agencies

                Domestic violence is not a private, family dispute that 
                affects only the people involved. Domestic violence is 
                violent criminal activity that affects us all, 
                regardless of race, income, or age, in every community 
                in this country. It means higher health care costs, 
                increased absenteeism, and declining productivity. It 
                destroys families, relationships, and lives. More 
                importantly, it tears at the moral fabric of who we are 
                and undermines the very institution that has been the 
                cornerstone of our country: the family.

                In passing the Violence Against Women Act as part of 
                the Violent Crime Control Act (``VCCA'') last year, the 
                Congress recognized the seriousness of the problem of 
                domestic violence. This new law combines tough new 
                penalties with programs to prosecute offenders and help 
                women victims. In the last year, every State has 
                received a down payment of $426,000 in grants to help 
                train prosecutors, police, and service providers in 
                combatting the problem of domestic violence. Moreover, 
                because of the VCCA, every State will now ensure that 
                women who have been assaulted will not have to pay for 
                their medical examinations resulting from rape and 
                other acts of violence.

                Throughout October, National Domestic Violence 
                Awareness Month, business, labor, law enforcement, 
                public health, and civic organizations will be working 
                to increase our understanding of this problem and 
                create solutions that can save lives. I believe the 
                Federal Government has a responsibility to be a leader 
                in this effort.

                Today, I am directing that executive departments and 
                agencies institute employee awareness campaigns on 
                domestic violence. Within the next 6 months, you should 
                implement a program to promote Federal employee 
                awareness of the problem of domestic violence and the 
                programs and resources that are available for victims. 
                I support and encourage the initial plans made by the 
                Justice Department, which include the production of a 
                resource manual and a poster, and the scheduling of a 
                Violence Against Women Information Fair on October 30, 
                1995. This fair will include speakers, artwork, and 
                exhibits.

                We have a responsibility to assist all victims of 
                domestic violence and their families trapped in a cycle 
                of violence with no sense of where to turn. Often, 
                victims will not report their circumstances to the 
                public, but they may turn to coworkers for help. Thus, 
                by providing information to all Federal workers on the 
                programs available, we can make a contribution to the 
                effort to protect women from abuse and reduce the level 
                of violence in America.

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                The Director of the Office Management and Budget is 
                authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in 
                the Federal Register.

                    (Presidential Sig.)

                THE WHITE HOUSE,

                    Washington, October 2, 1995.

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