Protecting Our Children From Violence Act of 2002

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting Our Children From Violence Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set forth criminal penalties for the: (1) assault or maiming of an individual under 18 years of age (minor); (2) custodial (parental) kidnaping of a minor; and (3) murder or attempted murder of a minor. Provides a civil action for the relief of a victim or of a parent on behalf of a victim. Authorizes the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to forward to local law enforcement agencies any electronic reports received concerning possible violations of child pornography laws. Requires the Attorney General to establish an AMBER (America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) Alert Coordinator position. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to States for developing and constructing along highways facilities and equipment designed to notify the public of missing children. Establishes within the Federal Bureau of Investigation a National Crimes Against Children Response Center to: (1) develop a national response plan model for reporting crimes involving the victimization of children; and (2) protect children from future crimes. Increases from 25 to 35 years the statute…