NY - Christian school in Bronx sued for abuse
For immediate release: Friday, Jan. 9, 2014
For more information: David Clohessy of St. Louis, SNAP Director (314) 566-9790 cell,[email protected] <[email protected]>
A brave you woman is suing New Covenant Christian School in the Bronx for the child sexual abuse she suffered there.
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2014/01/new_christian_covenant_school_abuse_suit.php
We applaud Shannon Young for having the courage to step forward and reveal the abuse she suffered at the hands of Edward Mills, a teacher at New Covenant Christian School and for having the wisdom to work within the judicial system. Because of her lawsuit, filed on Monday in State Supreme court in the Bronx, the community will be warned about Mills and can take steps to protect the children.
It is crucial that anyone who has been harmed by Mills to come forward and begin healing. And for those that have seen or suspected his misdeeds to work with law enforcement so that children will be protected.
“We worry that Mills may molest again. We are worried about others he may have hurt already who may still be suffering in shame, silence, and self-blame. And we worry that teachers, parents and school employees may still be concealing crimes or will do so in the future,” said David Clohessy, Executive Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
Contact - David Clohessy (314-566-9790 cell, [email protected]), Barbara Dorris (314-503-0003 home, 314-503-0003 cell, [email protected]), Barbara Blaine (312-399-4747, [email protected])
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.
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Warmly,
Michael W. McDonnell, C.P.S.
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