[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)]
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Vol. 81

Wednesday,

No. 71

April 13, 2016

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 9418--National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2016



Proclamation 9419--National Volunteer Week, 2016



Proclamation 9420--Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2016



Proclamation 9421--National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 
2016



Executive Order 13724--Amending Executive Order 12137
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                Proclamation 9418 of April 8, 2016

                
National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2016

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                In the aftermath of a crime, it is imperative that 
                victims have access to the resources they need to 
                recover and to ensure that justice is done. During the 
                35th National Crime Victims' Rights Week, we stand with 
                victims and their families, and we strive to ensure 
                every person--regardless of age, color, or creed--who 
                is victimized by crime knows they are protected, 
                respected, and heard.

                Certain populations are more vulnerable to crime, and 
                my Administration is committed to defending the rights 
                of crime victims everywhere and safeguarding their 
                access to essential resources and services. Violence 
                against women, including sexual assault, domestic 
                violence, dating violence, and stalking, is too 
                prevalent in our society, and we will continue doing 
                everything we can to shine a light on these crimes 
                wherever they exist, including on our campuses and in 
                our military. We are taking action to reduce the number 
                of untested rape kits in America--critical tools that 
                can deliver justice for victims in the wake of an 
                assault--and the Department of Justice issued new 
                guidance to prevent gender bias when responding to 
                cases of sexual assault and domestic violence. 
                Additionally, the My Brother's Keeper initiative is 
                working to reduce violence and secure second chances 
                for our youth to ensure all young people--including 
                those from communities disproportionately affected by 
                violent crime--have the opportunities and resources 
                they need to reach their full potential.

                A victim's immediate interactions after a crime are 
                often with the law enforcement officials who are the 
                first to respond. In 2014, I created the President's 
                Task Force on 21st Century Policing (Task Force), and 
                in addition to promoting ways to enhance public safety 
                across America, the Task Force issued recommendations 
                to strengthen public trust between local law 
                enforcement and communities, which increases the 
                likelihood that victims and witnesses will cooperate 
                with law enforcement after a crime. My Administration 
                will also continue working to support the most 
                vulnerable among us who are subject to heinous crimes--
                including children who are forced into sex trafficking 
                and denied their inherent human rights, and seniors 
                who, in too many cases, are exposed to abuse, neglect, 
                and exploitation.

                When a crime does occur, we owe it to those who suffer 
                in its aftermath to uplift them and stand beside them. 
                This week, as we honor those dedicated to ensuring 
                services and support are available for victims of 
                crime, let us rededicate ourselves to protecting crime 
                victims' rights and upholding the basic belief that all 
                people should be able to live safely and free from 
                fear, violence, and intimidation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 April 10 through 
                April 16, 2016, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. 
                I call upon all Americans to observe this week by 
                participating in events that raise awareness of 
                victims' rights and services, and by volunteering to 
                serve victims in their time of need.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and fortieth.
                
                
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