SNAP applauds sentencing of former teacher and coach at The Citadel
The sentencing of Skip ReVille doesn't end this talk of horrors. It's almost certain that others he hurt, perhaps dozens, are still suffering. Citadel offciais have a moral duty to find and help these individuals.
Still, we are grateful today for the sentence handed down today. Because of it, children will be safe from this predator for a long time to come.
This sentence also sends a powerful warning to others who would think to use their position of authority to rape and abuse children. We hope that this message is heard loud and clear.
The crimes committed at The Citadel were numerous and horrific, and we hope that, with the knowledge that ReVille is safe behind bars, others who he may have victimized will find the strength to come forward and speak with a therapist, counselor, or a trusted friend. It is likely that there are many others who have been hurt by ReVille. We hope that they are able to find peace and strength in this verdict.
The Citadel clearly has a long way to go on this issue. They still must answer for why ReVille was allowed to quietly resign and go work at a school where he had access to many more children. Officials at The Citadel should be doing outreach right now, and should immediately reach out to anyone who attended a camp coached by ReVille or had any chance of contact with him. They should beg anyone who may have witnessed or been a victim of his crimes to come forward and make a report to police.
The healing doesn’t end with sentencing, but merely begins.
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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
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