SNAP Media Events
VA - Serial predator cleric worked in Norfolk
- Serial predator cleric worked in Norfolk
- More than 80 kids say he molested them
- Eleven settlements were just disclosed in January
- He committed suicide a week after announcement
- Church officials in five states concealed allegations
- SNAP: “How many other child molesting clerics are still hidden?”
CA - Child sex victims want two new abuse grand juries
- Child sex victims want two new abuse grand juries
- SNAP: “Such widespread wrongdoing merits a 2nd look”
- Group shows examples of excessive archdiocesan redactions
- Victims say Catholic officials are still protecting other Catholic officials
- Police probe is good but grand jury subpoena powers are better, group says
MO - Coach accused of child sex crimes
- Coach accused of child sex crimes
- In unusual twist, he’s not identified
- The accusers don’t remember his name
- Man taught swimming lessons at the YMCA
- Lawsuit alleges he abused two boys for a year
- Victims support group begs others to come forward
- “YMCA must reach out to other victims, witnesses & whistleblowers” SNAP says
WA - Victims to archbishop: Where are the predators?
- Victims to archbishop: Where are the predators?
- Eleven Seattle area clerics at two schools are accused
- SNAP: “Catholic officials should say where they are now”
- Such disclosures “help protect children,” support group says
- It also backs bill in Olympia to lift “predator-friendly deadline”
- Proposal would help child victims expose pedophiles in court
CA - Victims beg Catholics “Read abuse files”
- Victims beg Catholics “Read abuse files”
- And they urge ex-church staff: “Help fill in gaps”
- Group believes archdiocese records are incomplete
- SNAP: “Now’s the time for witnesses & whistleblowers to step up”
- Mahony’s restriction & Curry’s resignation are “weak,” victims say
MI - Serial predator cleric worked near Detroit
- Serial predator worked near Detroit
- He committed suicide on Saturday in PA
- More than 80 kids say he molested them
- Eleven settlements were just disclosed last week
- Church officials in four states concealed allegations
- SNAP: “How many other child molesting clerics are still hidden?”
- Group asks challenges local archbishop: “Come clean re secret deals here”
TX - Preacher molested “another” TX boy, DA says
- Preacher molested “another” TX boy, DA says
- Minister pled guilty last week to molesting five kids
- Victims want Dallas church officials to “seek out others”
- Group says most Baptists are “very irresponsible” in child sex cases
- And it believes “more TX victims are still suffering in silence & shame”
- SNAP urges ex-Prestonwood staff and members to call law enforcement
PA - Recently ‘outed’ priest worked in Pittsburgh
- Recently ‘outed’ priest worked in Pgh
- Victims urge Catholic bishop to do outreach
- “How many other child molesting clerics is he hiding?”
- “Step up now & go beyond the bare minimum,” SNAP says
- Group will release five pages from NH attorney general report on the pedophile 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