    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10088 of September 30, 2020
    National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    All Americans deserve a life free from the threat of physical and
    psychological harm. Tragically, far too many Americans are deprived of
    this right by perpetrators of domestic violence. During National
    Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we offer our support to the victims
    and survivors of this unacceptable atrocity and reaffirm our commitment
    to bringing justice to their abusers and offering hope to those who
    currently reside in volatile and unsafe living conditions.
    Domestic violence is an evil that threatens the social fabric of our
    Nation. It is a widespread attack on the most sacred and intimate of
    institutions--the American family. Domestic violence tears families
    apart, with devastating consequences that can last for generations.
    Tragically, more than 10 million Americans suffer at the hands of loved
    ones each year, and women are twice as likely to be targets of this
    heinous crime as men.
    My Administration will always stand with and protect victims of domestic
    violence. My Fiscal Year 2020 budget allocated nearly $500 million for
    the Department of Justice (DOJ) to support respectful, nonviolent
    relationships and reduce domestic violence. In fiscal years

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    2018, 2019, and 2020, we also provided the DOJ Office for Victims of
    Crime with $10 billion in funding so it can provide comprehensive and
    effective services, including to victims of domestic violence. Thousands
    of domestic violence survivors have received critical assistance because
    of this funding. My Administration has also provided funding for
    domestic violence shelters throughout the country so that people
    affected by this crime have a safe place to go to escape from their
    abuser. While our work will not be done until we end domestic violence,
    these initiatives are helping victims hold their abusers accountable and
    recover from the trauma inflicted upon them.
    As our Nation continues to combat the coronavirus pandemic, we are
    forced to face the consequences of increased domestic abuse. We must
    protect and support those who have found themselves locked down with an
    abuser. Now more than ever, we must do our part to provide domestic
    violence survivors with the tools and resources they need to escape
    their abuse and secure justice for the harm inflicted upon them. The
    pandemic has also underscored the need for well-trained law enforcement
    professionals, who often respond to domestic violence calls and provide
    assistance in situations that very often involve physical injury,
    psychological trauma, or even death. As we recommit to ending this
    unconscionable cycle of abuse, we also commend the heroes who
    courageously answer the call for help time and time again.
    There is no room for violence of any kind in our country. This month, we
    recognize that the victims and survivors of the unspeakable ordeal of
    domestic violence deserve our compassion, respect, and support. Let us
    marshal every tool at our disposal to continue the national, sustained,
    and coordinated campaign to end domestic violence forever.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 October 2020 as
    National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I call upon the people of
    the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs,
    ceremonies, and activities.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
    September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fifth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP