ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT TO SPEAK AT NATIONAL OBSERVANCE REMEMBERING NATION’S CRIME VICTIMS

The following press release was published by the US Department of Justice on April 9, 2003. It is reproduced in full below.

MEDIA ADVISORY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Attorney General John Ashcroft will deliver remarks at the National Crime Victims’ Candlelight Observance on THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2003 in Washington, D.C. The first national candlelight observance (6:30 p.m. - Attorney General remarks at 7:00 p.m.) is sponsored by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP).

WHO:Attorney General John Ashcroft WHAT:2003 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week National Candlelight Observance WHEN: Thursday, Apr. 10, 2003 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - Attorney General remarks estimated at 7:00 p.m.

*Credentialed media should arrive at 5:30 p.m. with ID and check-in at the designated table to obtain a press badge. Mult box and risers will be provided.

WHERE:The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 4th and E Streets, NW - Judiciary Square Washington, D.C.

RAIN LOCATION (Decided by 2:00 p.m.) US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces 450 E St. NW Washington, D.C.

*Media vans can park on E St. NW between 4th and 5th Streets EVENT BACKGROUND: OJP Assistant Attorney General Deborah J. Daniels and OVC Director John W. Gillis will be joined by Roscoe C. Howard, Jr., United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA), and Congressman Steve Chabot (OH-1st District) at the event.

During the observance eight individuals and two teams will be recognized for exceptional work on behalf of crime victims. These honorees will be available after the observance for interviews. Ten “promise-makers” from across the nation will present goals and priorities.

Communities nationwide will be holding their own candlelight observances during the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed this year from April 6 to April 12.

MEDIA CONTACTS: Media interested in covering the event should contact Josie Duckett with Main Justice Public Affairs at 202-305-5623 or Adam Spector with the Office of Justice Programs at 202-307-3912.

For interviews with the 2003 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Award Winners, Ms. Daniels or Mr. Gillis following the event, media should contact Adam Spector with the Office of Justice Programs at 202-307-3912. 03-208

Source: US Department of Justice