OK - SNAP blasts church officials’ legal technicalities in Tulsa
It is extremely distressing how church officials at Victory Christian Center have handled this case revolving around the rape of a 13-year-old girl on church property.
First, they delayed for two weeks before notifying authorities. Second, they went into damage-control mode instead of trying to figure out why Chris Denman, the alleged rapist, was allowed access to the building and was able to victimize the young girl. Finally, they are now seeking to absolve themselves of liability using legal technicalities.
The simple fact of the matter is, in every instance in this case, John and Charica Daugherty acted improperly and out of fear for their own well-being and reputation instead of concern for the rape victim. Despite supposedly being “Christian ministers,” these two officials have acted in the least Christian and most selfish ways possible.
We hope that the judge in this case will see through their self-serving actions and will force them to admit some measure of responsibility for the crimes that occurred at Victory Christian. Only when those who enable and shield predators are held accountable will children be safe.
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