SNAP Media Events
PA - Victims blast bishop over secrecy about predator
- Victims blast bishop over secrecy about predator
- SNAP suspects prelate kept silent about allegation for a year
- “How many other accusations is the bishop hiding?” group asks
- Support group discloses that just “outed” cleric was at a third school too
CA - Event: Victims blast Archdiocese, Cardinal
- Event: Victims blast Archdiocese, Cardinal
- Hundreds of newly exposed documents show extent of sex abuse and cover up in LA
- Documents show Cardinal personally involved in abuse cases
- He covered up for abusers, keeping them in ministry for years
- Other abusers were paid secret salaries or “sent out of town” to avoid police
- Mahony, church officials must be held accountable for crimes, victims say
OH - Victims want grand jury probe of Diocese of Youngstown
- Victims want grand jury probe of diocese
- They hand deliver letter to district attorney
- Group discloses that just “outed” cleric was at another school too
- SNAP: Two other accused child molesting cleric are still on the job
- “How many other secret settlements has the bishop made?” group asks
US - CEO of Moose International accused of abuse
- CEO of Moose Intl accused of abuse
- Sex suit is filed vs. head of huge non-profit
- International group claims a million members
- And it “provides youth development programs”
- Abuse victims want the accused to be suspended
- SNAP will hand deliver letter at Moose lodge near Chicago
MO - Child sex abuse victim speaks for 1st time
- Child sex abuse victim speaks for 1st time
- Victims’ group appeals to Presbyterian church
- They want action on a credibly accused predator
- Minister faces allegations of molesting at least 2 boys
- He has never been publicly accused before, however
- But he has been “stripped of his ordination,” officials say
- SNAP will release 28 page internal “investigation report”
- “Don’t permit him to ever again act as a minister,” they beg
MT - Victims want action about ousted priest
- Victims want action about ousted priest
- Catholic bishop has been silent for 6 months
- Cleric was ousted in July due to credible allegation
- But church officials do virtually no outreach, group says
- And they want all Montana parish staff to come clean about cover ups
HI - Maui man files new sex abuse & cover-up suit
- Maui man files new sex abuse & cover-up suit
- It’s the 1st time cleric/teacher has been accused
- And he’s the 10th alleged pedophile at Honolulu school
- When victim reported the crimes, cleric was sent away
- Then, Catholic officials brought him back, he retaliated & broke the victim's hand
AUS - Victims challenge Catholic group
- Victims challenge Catholic group
- They want all its abuse files given to police
- SNAP to Catholic officials: “Bring predators home now”
- Those who “see, suspect or suffer child sex crimes” must “step forward,” it says
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