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Victims beg Church staff to “blow the whistle”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Clergy abuse victim announces settlement She warns others about new church pay out program Assaulted as an adult by her priest, she told Sac diocese
Clergy abuse victim announces settlement
She warns others about new church pay out program
Assaulted as an adult by her priest, she told Sac diocese
SNAP: “Sexual exploitation of church-goers is next wave in crisis”
Group urges “anyone who was hurt at any time” to “call AG & police now”
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