SNAP Media Events
FL - Abuse victims leaflet outside Catholic church
- Abuse victims leaflet outside Catholic church
- They urge archbishop: “Warn South Americans about priest”
- He abused in Miami & is believed to now be living in Colombia
- And they seek out others who were molested by another priest
- He was finally just ousted after four separate child sex lawsuits
- SNAP to Wenski: Post predators’ names on archdiocesan websites
IL & OH - Teacher sued for sex abuse
- Teacher sued for child sex abuse
- He’s also an ex Boy Scout leader & coach
- Suit alleges multiple abuses against two teens
- Victim support group urges school to remove him
- SNAP urges school districts to “find others who may have been hurt”
FL - Victims’ group blasts Catholic archbishop on abuse
- Victims’ group blasts Catholic archbishop on abuse
- Group says he must explain why he put predator back into parish”
- And they want priest sent to a remote treatment center right away
- SNAP asks “How many other Miami pedophiles are still on the job?”
- Group will distribute fliers about recently ousted child molesting cleric
MD - Victims wants Catholic officials’ help
- Victims wants Catholic officials’ help
- Suburban DC priest is under investigation
- He allegedly abused four teens/young adults
- Group wants Catholic prelate to "warn his flock" about the accused cleric
- They also want Silver Spring church organization to oust him as their director
- And SNAP urges Cardinal Wuerl: Post names of all predator priests on your website
NV - Closing arguments tomorrow in pedophile priest trial
- Closing arguments tomorrow in pedophile priest trial
- Victims of sex abuse by priests discuss details of the case
WV - Victims blast Wheeling bishop
- Victims blast WV bishop
- They want him to address abuse allegations
- Philly law enforcement is investigating him
- Prelate should hold public Q&A session, SNAP says
- Group also wants pedophile priests listed on church websites
PA - Victims push for more abuse prevention steps
- Victims push for more abuse prevention steps
- As Sandusky is sentenced, they say “Don’t let up”
- Group pushes for PA statute of limitations reform
- It argues that “complacency is premature & protects no one”
- SNAP: “Much of the Penn State cover up remains covered up”
- Self help organization wants “vigorous prosecution of complicit officials”
PA - Group blasts Altoona bishop over sex crimes
- Groups blast Altoona bishop over child sex crimes
- They want him to post the names of all predator priests
- At least 30 US Catholic prelates have taken “this simple safety step”
- SNAP: “At least 25 local clergy are proven, admitted or credibly accused abusers”
- Self help organization wants “outreach & warnings” about a just-accused local priest
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