Media Advisory: Domestic Violence Protection Month

Media Advisory: Domestic Violence Protection Month

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys on Oct. 27, 2015. It is reproduced in full below.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa will join Waypoint Services with other service providers and local law enforcement to hold a press conference on October 29th, the purpose of which is to discuss federal laws used to combat domestic violence. A Presidential Proclamation declared October as Domestic Violence Protection Month.

U.S. Attorney Kevin W. Techau will first meet with area service providers and local law enforcement then hold an on-site press conference following that meeting in an effort to raise public awareness about domestic abuse issues.

Event Details

When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

Where: Waypoint Services, 318 5th Street S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Time: 9:45 a.m.

A press release will be provided and interview opportunities will be available following the press conference.

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Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys

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