Media Statements
We are SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. We are the largest, oldest and most active support group for women and men wounded by religious authority figures (priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns and others).
NJ- Victims urge Catholics to donate MORE but not to church
For immediate release: Sunday, March 2, 2014
Statement by Mark Crawford, New Jersey director of SNAP(732-632-7687, [email protected])
Outraged at their archbishop, many Newark Catholics apparently are withholding their donations.
We are grateful that so many parishioners want to show their disapproval of Archbishop John Myers for his financial and sexual abuse scandals.
PA- Jehovah Witness predator escapes consequences
For immediate release: Saturday, March 1, 2014
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, [email protected])
We are grateful that an Oklahoma prosecutor plans to appeal a devastating ruling that lets a Jehovah's Witness elder escape consequences for his heinous child sex crimes by exploiting a legal technicality.
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IL- Another Catholic whistleblower sues Chicago school
For immediate release: Saturday, March 1, 2014
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, [email protected])
A second teacher at a Catholic high school is suing because he says he was fired for reporting suspected child sex crimes.
GA- Bill will extend SOL for child sex abuse, victims respond
For immediate release: Friday, February 28, 2014
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell, [email protected])
A proposed bill in George would extend the statute of limitation for child sex crimes 7 years. This is a step in the right direction, but stronger action is needed.
IL- Conservative Christian allegedly didn't report child abuse
For immediate release: Friday, February 28, 2014
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell, [email protected])
A conservative Christian official from Illinois is on administrative leave following allegations that he sexually harassed women and didn't report suspected child abuse.
CA- Victims praise Rick Warren/OC bishop event
For immediate release: Friday, Feb. 28, 2014
For more info: Joelle Casteix 949 322 7434, [email protected],
David Clohessy 314 566 9790 cell, [email protected]
Victims praise Rick Warren/OC bishop event
Daylong seminar to address mental health issues
Education is an important first step, group says
SNAP: “But firing wrong-doers as important as therapy”
IL- University piano quartet is criticized
For immediate release: Friday, Feb. 28, 2014
For more information: Melanie Jula Sakoda (925-708-6175 cell, [email protected]), Cappy Larson ([email protected]), David Clohessy (314-566-9790 cell, [email protected])
University piano quartet is criticized
Group was to help convicted child molester
Professors had planned to perform at fundraiser
It's unclear whether event has been postponed or cancelled
School official claims he "cannot forbid our faculty from performing"
Canada- Ottawa parish responded quickly to victims’ request for help
For immediate release: Friday, Feb. 28, 2014
For more info: Melanie Jula Sakoda 925-708-6175 cell, [email protected], David Clohessy 314-566-9790 cell, [email protected]
Ottawa parish responded quickly to victims’ request for help
Fundraiser for convicted archbishop cancelled or postponed
He was brought to trial last year, accused of molesting 11 year old twin boys
SNAP: “We fear concert is merely postponed, so we hope the other groups we contacted will also step up to the plate"
"Public support for proven molesters is wrong because it deters victims of other child sex crimes from speaking up,” victims say
TN- Victims blast Nashville Catholic officials
For immediate release: Friday, Feb. 28, 2014
Statement by Susan Vance of Knoxville, leader of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (865-927-2923, [email protected])
Yesterday, when confronted by a TV reporter, Nashville Catholic officials admitted receiving a report of child sex crimes by a priest that they had kept secret for years. Shame on them.
SC- Victims prod Bob Jones University to act now
For immediate release: Friday, Feb. 28, 2014
For more information contact Barbara Dorris, SNAP Outreach Director (314) 862-7688 home, (314)503-0003 cell, [email protected], and David Clohessy, SNAP Executive Director (314) 566-9790 cell, [email protected]
Victims prod Bob Jones University
“Don't wait for report, act now,” they say
Group wants school to post predators' names
SNAP: Thirty Catholic bishops have done this
“It's the least the school can do to protect others,” victims say
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