MS - Police, prosecutors, and victims must do more, SNAP says
An admitted child predator may evade justice using a technicality, so police, prosecutors and victims must re-double their efforts to find others who saw, suspected or suffered misdeeds by John Langworthy.
No one can be sure how the judge will rule on the statute of limitations dispute. We can all be sure, however, that kids will be safer if Langworthy is behind bars. So it's crucial that anyone with information or suspicions of his wrongdoing step forward. And it's crucial that law enforcement officials do more to seek out others who can help make sure Langworthy is successfully prosecuted.
We urge current and former members and staff at Langworthy's work places - the church and the pharmacy - to find the strength to call 911 with any information - however old or vague or slight it may seem - about Langworthy.
We urge victims of Langworthy to ask friends and family "Did he hurt you too?" If so, please urge them to call the police.
Our choice is clear. We can sit back, cross our fingers, and hope the judge will let the prosecution proceed. Or we can work harder, find more victims, witnesses, whistleblowers and evidence, and know, at the end of the day, that we've done all we can to protect kids.
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