Victim Awarded 30M In Abuse Case In Nassau County New York
(For Immediate Release October 18, 2022)
We applaud Michael Malvin, the victim who bravely shared his truth for justice. We hope this result brings him some sorely needed and long-overdue comfort and closure. There is no doubt he has inspired others. We also hope this encourages other victims seeking justice to stay the course and hold those responsible, accountable for their grievous actions.
During the trial, Mr. Malvin told the jury that David Savage molested him three times beginning in 1979 when he was ten years old. It lasted until 1983, according to Malvin. Malvin agreed to be recognized by his lawyer.
To us, the resolve, in this case, shows how victims' voices can stand up against the odds. This case would not be possible if were not for the incredible work of survivors, advocates, and organizations who helped push the Child Victims Act across the finish line in New York.
We hope this verdict sends a clear message to those violators who escaped criminal justice and the organizations who enabled them, to be aware that the cost of abuse will be placed back on those who committed the act and to those who turned a blind eye.
CONTACT: Janet Klinger, SNAP Long Island ([email protected]), Mike McDonnell, SNAP Communications Manager ([email protected], 267-261-0578)
(SNAP, the Survivors Network, has been providing support for victims of sexual abuse in institutional settings for 30 years. We have more than 25,000 survivors and supporters in our network. Our website is SNAPnetwork.org)
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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