- For Planning Purposes Only
- Monday, April 13, 2009
- https://ojp.gov
- Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
- Contact: Michelle Muth Person
- (202) 305-7381
*MEDIA ADVISORY*
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO OBSERVE
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
Attorney General to Host Prelude Events in Washington, DC
on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder will host the Department of Justice's National Crime Victims' Rights Week prelude events on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, 2009. This year's theme, "25 Years of Rebuilding Lives: Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act," brings attention to the progress made in serving victims of crime. Both events are open to the public; however, registration is required. To register visit: www.ncvrw.org.
NATIONAL OBSERVANCE AND CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY
| WHO: | Eric Holder, Attorney General
Laurie O. Robinson, Acting Assistant Attorney General, OJP Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime, OJP Jeffrey E. Taylor, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Quincy A. Lucas, Founder and President, Witney's Lights, Inc. |
| WHERE: | U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Hall of Flags 1615 H Street, N.W. Washington, DC OPEN PRESS |
| WHEN: | THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009
6:30 P.M. EDT |
Government-credentialed media may arrive and set up as early as 5:30 p.m. Equipment vans should proceed to the loading dock on I Street side. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Michelle Person at 202-305-7381.
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK AWARDS CEREMONY
| WHO: | Eric Holder, Attorney General
Laurie O. Robinson, Acting Assistant Attorney General, OJP Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime, OJP Recipients of National Crime Victims' Rights Service Awards |
| WHERE: | Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC OPEN PRESS |
| WHEN: | FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009
1:30 P.M. EDT |
Government-credentialed media may arrive and set up as early as 12:30 P.M. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Michelle Person at 202-305-7381.
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