Victims respond: Former JSerra teacher charged with seven counts of unlawful sex acts with 14-year-old
We applaud the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the District Attorney's Office for their diligent investigation of Ricardo Aldana's alleged crimes. We sincerely hope that the criminal justice system works for the victim in this case and that the complete truth about Aldana and his actions is made public. That is the only way to keep children safe right now.
We hope that the brave, young victim in this case finds healing throughout the criminal process. She is a hero for coming forward and has saved other children from the pain of sexual abuse.
It is also our sincere hope that the JSerra students who rallied behind the teacher, spouted profanities on websites, and scared other victims of abuse into silence will come to understand how hurtful their actions were not only to this victim, but all victims of sexual abuse.
We urge anyone with information about Aldana - or any case of child sexual abuse - to come forward and report to law enforcement. No child deserves to suffer and no survivor deserves to endure shame and silence.
Read the story here: http://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/view/full_story/17317686/article-Former-JSerra-Teacher-Charged-for-Alleged-Sex-Acts-with-Girl?instance=eye_on_sjc
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
Showing 1 comment