SNAP Media Events

Child sex abuse survivor blasts bishop

Victim speaks out now for the first time

He feels ‘abused again’ by recent dealings with church 

“If you’re suffering, get help,” he says, “but not from diocese”

His experiences cast doubt on Sacremento bishop’s pay out plan

Man may file formal complaint with the state about church social worker

And his attorney insists that diocesan staffers get informed consent first from victims

Victims beg church staff to “blow the whistle”

Pope’s new abuse policy takes effect Saturday

It protects Catholic whistleblowers

Reporting suspected abuse is now everyone’s responsibility

But SNAP urges employees to tell law enforcement first

They call on US bishops to create a whistleblower “reward fund”

Two more clergy child sex abuse victims speak out

It’s the first time they’ve publicly discussed their pain

In just one week, 4 new victims of SD priest have stepped forward

Group also ‘outs’ 3 other clerics missing from bishop’s ‘accused’ list

And they urge him to cut two key parts of his new victim pay out plan

SNAP: “Don’t insist that victims meet a deadline & sign away legal rights”

Victims' group finds the Diocese of Sioux Falls list of abusers short

They want to see an additional 25 names added

Native Americans survivors will also speak out about abuse in Catholic-run boarding schools

The group will also urge the state to reform the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse

SNAP says that victims in SD need a "Window to Justice"

SNAP Calls Out Sioux City Diocese for Incomplete List of Abusers

More Names are Hidden, They Allege

“All clergy sexual predators should be listed, including nuns” SNAP Says

Local Abuse Survivor Speaks Out About His Experience

Victims challenge San Jose bishop

Man files abuse report with state AG 

He was molested at Mountain View Catholic school

SNAP also says: “Hold off on starting a victims pay out plan”

Iowa Senate Minority Leader and Clergy Abuse Survivors Call for Reform

Changes are needed because survivors of child sex abuse can take decades to come forward

“The time for SOL reform is now,” they say

Revealing these 'hidden predators' and their enablers helps to protect children today

Man assaulted at boys home steps forward 

He speaks for the first time about his abuse by Father John Crews

And warns others about new church pay out program

Victim applauds the the facility’s staff overhaul 

SNAP: “But culture must change, not just personnel”

Group highlights second accused cleric at Hanna Boys Center 

Man assaulted by second accused cleric files report with Attorney General’s Office