FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      CR
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1994                                     (202) 616-2765
                                                           TDD (202) 514-1888

                JUSTICE DEPARTMENT APPOINTS NEW ADMINISTRATOR
                  FOR THE OFFICE OF REDRESS ADMINISTRATION


     WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Irva "DeDe" Greene has assumed the role of
Administrator of the office that provides redress to Japanese
Americans who were interned, relocated or evacuated during World
War II, the Justice Department announced today.  She also has taken
over the position of Executive Officer of the Civil Rights
Division.
     Greene replaces Deserene Worsley who had been the Acting
Administrator for the Office of Redress Administration (ORA), as
well as the Acting Executive Officer for the Civil Rights Division
since the departure of Paul Suddes in June.
     As the Administrator of ORA, Greene will oversee the
implementation of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.  Under the Act,
ORA already has paid out $1.59 billion to a total of 79,343
eligible individuals.
     Additionally, as Executive Officer of the Civil Rights
Division, Greene will direct the administrative and support
functions for the Division including budget, accounting, personnel,
procurement, and information systems matters.
     "Dede will bring fresh ideas and continuity to the redress
program," said Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Deval L.
Patrick.  "I look forward to working with her to ensure that ORA
continues to fulfill its mission."
     ORA also announced the selection of Bob Bratt to fill the
newly-created post of Counselor to the Administrator for Redress. 
Bratt was the first Administrator for Redress from the inception of
the program in 1988 until 1992.  
     Greene previously served as the Deputy Executive Officer to
Bob Bratt in his position as the Criminal Division's Executive
Officer.  Greene received her masters degree from The American
University, and previously served as the Justice Management
Division's Budget Officer before joining the Criminal Division in
1992.  
     "I have complete confidence that Dede will act in the best
interests of ORA and the Japanese-American community," stated
Bratt.  
     Anyone who believes they may be eligible for redress, and has
not had any contact with ORA, may still apply.  To contact ORA,
call the helpline at (202) 219-6900, or write: Office of Redress
Administration, P.O. Box 66260, Washington, D.C. 20035.  Anyone
contacting ORA should provide the following information to assist
in the verification process:  full name, name used during the
internment period, date of birth, address, phone number, and place
of internment, relocation or evacuation.  Partial information is
helpful as well.
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