Media Statements
We are SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. We are the largest, oldest and most active support group for women and men wounded by religious authority figures (priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns and others).
TX- Prosecutor blasts ex-priest for alleged dishonesty; SNAP responds
For immediate release: Monday, March 3, 2013
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, [email protected])
In a shocking display of bias, a Catholic prosecutor has impugned a man's honesty because he left the priesthood.
Canada- Ministers: We were deceived by backers of convicted archbishop
For immediate release: Monday, March 3, 2014
For more info: Melanie Jula Sakoda 925-708-6175 cell, [email protected], Cappy Larson [email protected], David Clohessy 314-566-9790 cell, [email protected]
Ministers say they were "deceived"
Fundraiser for convicted predator won't happen in Ottawa
He was Orthodox Church’s highest ranking cleric in Canada
But in Jan a judge found archbishop guilty of sexually assaulting a boy
Victims’ group calls for investigation into "hurtful & disturbing situation"
SNAP: “Discipline church officials who participated in this callous effort”
NJ- Victims urge Catholics to donate MORE but not to church
For immediate release: Sunday, March 2, 2014
Statement by Mark Crawford, New Jersey director of SNAP(732-632-7687, [email protected])
Outraged at their archbishop, many Newark Catholics apparently are withholding their donations.
We are grateful that so many parishioners want to show their disapproval of Archbishop John Myers for his financial and sexual abuse scandals.
PA- Jehovah Witness predator escapes consequences
For immediate release: Saturday, March 1, 2014
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, [email protected])
We are grateful that an Oklahoma prosecutor plans to appeal a devastating ruling that lets a Jehovah's Witness elder escape consequences for his heinous child sex crimes by exploiting a legal technicality.
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IL- Another Catholic whistleblower sues Chicago school
For immediate release: Saturday, March 1, 2014
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, [email protected])
A second teacher at a Catholic high school is suing because he says he was fired for reporting suspected child sex crimes.
GA- Bill will extend SOL for child sex abuse, victims respond
For immediate release: Friday, February 28, 2014
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell, [email protected])
A proposed bill in George would extend the statute of limitation for child sex crimes 7 years. This is a step in the right direction, but stronger action is needed.
IL- Conservative Christian allegedly didn't report child abuse
For immediate release: Friday, February 28, 2014
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell, [email protected])
A conservative Christian official from Illinois is on administrative leave following allegations that he sexually harassed women and didn't report suspected child abuse.
CA- Victims praise Rick Warren/OC bishop event
For immediate release: Friday, Feb. 28, 2014
For more info: Joelle Casteix 949 322 7434, [email protected],
David Clohessy 314 566 9790 cell, [email protected]
Victims praise Rick Warren/OC bishop event
Daylong seminar to address mental health issues
Education is an important first step, group says
SNAP: “But firing wrong-doers as important as therapy”
IL- University piano quartet is criticized
For immediate release: Friday, Feb. 28, 2014
For more information: Melanie Jula Sakoda (925-708-6175 cell, [email protected]), Cappy Larson ([email protected]), David Clohessy (314-566-9790 cell, [email protected])
University piano quartet is criticized
Group was to help convicted child molester
Professors had planned to perform at fundraiser
It's unclear whether event has been postponed or cancelled
School official claims he "cannot forbid our faculty from performing"
Canada- Ottawa parish responded quickly to victims’ request for help
For immediate release: Friday, Feb. 28, 2014
For more info: Melanie Jula Sakoda 925-708-6175 cell, [email protected], David Clohessy 314-566-9790 cell, [email protected]
Ottawa parish responded quickly to victims’ request for help
Fundraiser for convicted archbishop cancelled or postponed
He was brought to trial last year, accused of molesting 11 year old twin boys
SNAP: “We fear concert is merely postponed, so we hope the other groups we contacted will also step up to the plate"
"Public support for proven molesters is wrong because it deters victims of other child sex crimes from speaking up,” victims say