SNAP stands in solidarity with Ohioans for Child Protection
(For Immediate Release October 20, 2022)
We stand in solidarity with advocates who gathered today in the atrium of the state capitol in Columbus. Ohio has almost 2.5 million children. At this rate of abuse, there are roughly 330,000 victims or potential victims among the state's youth.
Lawmakers can adopt common sense legislation to prevent abuse (HB105) and bring healing and justice to survivors (HB266). Beginning this week, Ohioans for Child Protection ask the public to devote one minute every day to protect children from sexual assault by calling their district representatives to support these bills.
This Hidden Predator Act (HB266) would allow victims to bring their abusers into Ohio’s courtrooms, and out of our neighborhoods where they could continue abuse into their geriatric years” said Teresa Dinwiddie Herrmann, Ohioans for Child Protection co-chair.
To us it is clear and simple, the protection of children is always the right thing to do, thus it is a positive step that advocates demonstrate the need for reform. Passing these bills so that those who enabled and covered up sex crimes can be exposed and held accountable makes for safer communities.
CONTACT: Mike McDonnell, SNAP Communications Manager (267-261-0578, [email protected]), Zach Hiner, Executive Director (517-974-9009, [email protected])
(SNAP, the Survivors Network, has been providing support for victims of sexual abuse in institutional settings for more than 30 years. We have more than 25,000 survivors and supporters in our network. Our website is SNAPnetwork.org)
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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
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