NC--Advocates and Survivors Lobby for Stronger Laws Protecting Children
Lobby Day to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse in North Carolina
For immediate release, May 12, 2018
Statement of Deborah Diener, [email protected] and Kelly Stutts, [email protected]
NC House Bill #585 strengthens the law to protect children from child sexual abuse. The statute of limitations will be extended, and a 'lookback' window allowing the prosecution of past offenses. This bill passed the House with overwhelming support. It is being considered in the Senate and is presently stuck in committee. We want to move it forward and make it law.
We call on the citizens of North Carolina to join us in a lobby day to address Senate members and encourage them to vote yes on House Bill #585.
May 23, 2018
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
NC Legislative Building
16 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC
There’s public parking about a block up on Jones St., the opposite side of the street from the Leg. building. If that is full, there is more parking in a deck on Salisbury Street. There is the area in front of the building where we can meet (the star), as well as inside there’s a “quad” area where we can gather. The building closes at 5:00. We can stay out front until the end of the day to catch legislators leaving.
We strongly urge the reform of the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse victims as some victims take decades to report the crime. Those criminals, and those institutions who cover for horrific abuse, should not be allowed to escape criminal and civil penalties.
Contact: Deb Diener, [email protected] or
Kelly Stutts, [email protected], (336) 850-1008
Children Matter and Connect 4 Faith are organizations that focus on the prevention of Child Sexual Abuse through increasing awareness, education, and positive action. www.Facebook.com/ChildrenMatterCLNC
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