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13 Investigates: PPP loans for 1000s of churches, SBA bends rules

August 14, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Hours after SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) criticized the Catholic church for accepting PPP loans Thursday, 13 Investigates looked into the program finding tens of thousands of churches accepting cash in the job saving program.

120 Investigations into Clergy Abuse in Kansas thanks to KBI

August 14, 2020

Last year the Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced that they had opened an investigation into clergy abuse in 33 counties throughout their state. Today, the KBI updated Kansans with the news that they have opened 120 individual cases after receiving more than 200 reports from survivors, witnesses, and whistleblowers.

28 Lawsuits Filed in Pennsylvania on Two-Year Anniversary of Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report

August 14, 2020

On the eve of the two-year anniversary of the bombshell Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report, twenty-eight people filed lawsuits against the Diocese of Pittsburgh. We hope that the legal theory being tested by these complaints holds true and that these brave men and women will have the opportunity to have their day in court.

SNAP Disappointed as New Title IX Policy Set to Take Effect on Friday

August 13, 2020

Efforts by state attorneys general to block a new Title IX rule failed this week and now the updated policy is set to go into effect on Friday. This is a disappointing legal decision that will not only make it more difficult for survivors to report campus assaults but will also negatively impact the safety of university communities.

Two new suits filed against predator priests

July 28, 2020

Two new suits filed against predator priests One has never been publicly accused before The other worked in 12 parishes & helped recruit future priests He hurt both boys & girls & was on the seminary’s discipline board Both worked in the KC MO area, one may have fled to Central America (NOTE: A Spanish translator will be at the event)

SNAP News Conference July 7 at 11 AM in St. Louis

July 07, 2020

Victims call for boycott of big locally-based Catholic order SNAP: “Alums should stop donating until the full truth is told” Marianists “are still hiding at least 2 accused St. L predators, group says Neither are on the list of 46 alleged offenders that was released last week One’s been defrocked & faces 30 allegations but may still working overseas More than 80 other religious orders work in the area; most ‘under the radar’ SNAP urges new St. Louis archbishop to force disclosure by these groups They comprise about one-third of all the Catholic clergy in this archdiocese

Victims blast new St. Louis archbishop

June 11, 2020

Victims blast new St. L archbishop Just last week, he ousted 3 alleged predators But in a ‘shocking move,’ he refuses to name them
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Re-watch the 2019 SNAP National Conference on Youtube!

The 2019 SNAP Conference was a wonderful weekend of healing, learning and growth and we are grateful to every speaker, attendee, and volunteer who helped make this conference one of our most successful events ever.

If you want to re-live the experience in Alexandria, check out our YouTube links below to re-watch the keynote addresses and plenary speeches. 

Re-watch the SNAP Conference on YouTube

  • Friday, July 26th, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm  Welcome Remarks, Marci Hamilton and Bill Jenkins. Watch Friday here.
  • Saturday, July 27th, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm  Nick Kelso, Siobhan O'Connor, Bishop Accountability and Grace French. Watch Saturday here.
  • Sunday, July 28th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm  Panel: Mary Dispenza, Ashley Easter, Johnathon Schaech and Olivia Venuto, Tom Doyle and Looking Ahead with SNAP Leadership. Watch Sunday here.

 

Take Action and Stop Child Sexual Abuse

If you see child sexual abuse, or have a reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse or your child has been sexually abused, call 911 or your local police immediately. 

If you suspect abuse, call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or visit the Child Help Hotline. Trained crisis operators staff the lines 24/7 to answer your questions. If necessary, they will show you how to report in your local area.

Child pornography is a federal crime. If you see or suspect images that may be child pornography, report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTip Line. 

 

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