SNAP Media Events
HI - Four more boys accuse farmer of abuse
Predator adopted and fostered boys in CA and HI
Five of his "sons" now say that he molested them
Victims beg social services, public for help and information
Group runs ad begging “If you saw, suspected or suffered abuse, speak up”
MN - Proven predator priest get extra pay & no supervision
After being deemed guilty at trial, he remains a priest today
On top of regular retirement pay, he gets a monthly “bonus”
Another predator is accused of molesting more than 80 kids
He abused a Twin Cities boy but St. Paul church officials stay silent
In 2005, local Catholic officials quietly settled the case but told no one
SNAP: “How many other child molesting clerics are still being hidden now?”
MN - Victims to hold vigil outside church
They praise a woman and a man who helped police
And they honor “Twin Cities victims who have spoken up”
“Not just kids, but vulnerable adults are victims too,” SNAP says
Group also blasts Archbishop for his lawyer’s recent “mean” comments
Church attorney impugned the motives of former top aide to Nienstedt
SNAP: “Church should be encouraging – not discouraging – disclosures”
MN - Victims want answers from Duluth bishop
He's accused of mishandling abuse in St. Paul
And he's hid local abuse report for over a year, SNAP says
Group calls for prosecutors to investigate clergy sex cover ups
MN - Victims release undisclosed letter from church official
Archdiocese delayed 9 months before answering abuse complaint
And the letter “outs” another local predator priest for the first time
Even now, church officials keep identity of child molesting cleric hidden
“Those responsible should be harshly and publicly punished,” SNAP says
Group also wants archbishop to “come clean” about all child molesting clerics
IL- Victims blast suburban officials
They’re paying a suspended predator priest
Cleric faces at least three child sex allegations
Yet he’s on payroll of Burbank police department
SNAP: “The real culprit is Cardinal’s continuing secrecy”
In wake of Vatican action, Chicago church officials must act, group says
NY- Victims blast Dolan’s secrecy
He hides child sex allegations for months
Three child molesting clerics worked at one parish
Group to Cardinal: “Go to parish, seek out victims”
SNAP doubts Dolan’s claim that deacon was ousted months ago
It also challenges him to say when he first learned of abuse from cops
NV - Pastor goes on trial soon
He’s accused of sexually abusing kids
And he headed two Las Vegas churches
Minister belonged to controversial denomination
Several of its clergy & staff are alleged child molesters
Winter Appeal 2023
To our friends,
2023 has been a long year with many ups and downs for us all. As we close out the year, we at SNAP hope that you are feeling like you are on your way to being healthy, fulfilled, and happy. This past year has brought both successes and challenges. Thanks to the support you have shown in the past, we’ve been able to celebrate the good days and weather the stormy ones. Now, we are once again asking for your support as we work to support survivors new and old as we ‘Move SNAP Forward.’
At SNAP we are proud to have hosted a very well-attended conference in August 2023. This event allowed us to gather friends, survivors, advocates, and allies for a weekend of camaraderie and connection. We were so happy to be able to welcome many first-time attendees to gather in person and are already looking forward to the next conference.
To strengthen our movement for justice, healing, and prevention, SNAP will be expanding our peer support and providing more volunteer opportunities in the coming year. Through this great work, we are ensuring survivor voices are represented as we work for significant change that will benefit children and survivors.
Right now, survivors worldwide are getting the help they need from SNAP, and more and more reach out to us daily, but we need your help to keep those programs going and get our volunteers the training they need to thrive.
Your tax-deductible gift to SNAP can help offset the cost of our important mission. If you are not in a position to contribute, you can still support us by sharing this letter with those who can. As we continue to fight for survivors across the globe, your donation or sharing the great work SNAP does will help us continue our work to protect the vulnerable, heal the wounded, and prevent abuse.
Your donation ensures SNAP will be there for those who need us more than ever!
Warmly,
Michael W. McDonnell, C.P.S.
Interim Executive Director