Department of Justice Announces Investigation Into The Southern Baptist Convention
(For Immediate Release August 12, 2022)
According to an Aug. 12 statement from all SBC entity leaders and SBC President Bart Barber, the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee has been told that the US Department of Justice has launched an investigation against the SBC that would cover "many SBC institutions."
We welcome this news, it is something SNAP has long called for. The Department of Justice has given survivors around the nation hope with today's news. Too frequently, institutions are able to avoid accountability through a combination of antiquated legislation like statutes of limitations, coercive agreements to silence survivors, and fostering a culture that prevents survivors from speaking out. This is undoubtedly a positive development.
SNAP Leader Bobby Sas commented,’ As a survivor of abuse within the SBC, it was concerning to see the list of abusers and alleged abusers because it does not tell the true scope and length of time these abuses have been going on. This announcement by the DOJ may give us the justice we deserve.’
We encourage anyone who has suffered traumatic harm at the hands of trusted faith leaders, laypersons, or volunteers from the SBC to report their information to the Department of Justice or local law enforcement. We know it is difficult to revisit the horror, and so we hope victims have support in place and seek counsel.
CONTACTS: Mike McDonnell, SNAP Communications Manager ([email protected], 267-261-0578), Zach Hiner, SNAP Executive Director ([email protected], 517-974-9009) Bobby Sas, SNAP Leader, ([email protected]), Dave Brown, SNAP Leader Tennessee (901-569-4500)
(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)
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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