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SNAP
Survivors'
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Op-Ed
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Welcome
to the SNAP Web Site
SNAP
(Survivors Network of those Abused
by Priests ) is a self-help organization of men
and women who were sexually abused by spiritual elders
(Catholic priests, brothers, nuns, ministers, teachers,
etc). Members find healing and empowerment by joining
with other survivors. SNAP was founded by Barbara Blaine
of Chicago in 1989. We are an all-volunteer group with
local chapters scattered throughout the United States
and Canada. We also have a very active on-line e-mail
support group with members from throughout the world.
See SOAR internet support group link on the next page.
SNAP's Mission:
-
SELF
HELP: to reach out to as many survivors of sexual
abuse by priests as possible
-
EDUCATION:
to prevent further abuse through public education and
advocacy.
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SUPPORT
GROUPS: SNAP chapters in various cities across
the United States and Canada hold support groups for
victims of clergy sexual abuse. Check the listing of
regional offices below for information on groups in
your area.
SNAP
Local Support Groups:
SNAP
Membership and Donation Information:
- BECOME
A SNAP MEMBER: Join
and support the nation's foremost national advocacy group
for victims of clergy sexual misconduct! SNAP is a 501(c)
3 tax-exempt organization.
SNAP
Speakers Bureau:
- NEED
A SPEAKER FOR YOUR EVENT? Who is more qualified
to speak about the issue of clergy sexual abuse than one
of the nationally-recognized leaders of SNAP? We each
have over ten years experience in helping victims heal,
in seeking justice through the legal system and in calling
church leaders to accountability. In 2002, when news reporters
from around the world were looking for the inside story
on the biggest news event of the year, they called
us. In recent months, SNAP leaders have addressed
the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Dallas, the
Voice of the Faithful National Conference in Boston, and
at renowned universities' symposiums and conferences,
as well as Church, civic and professional organizations
and events. We would welcome an opportunity to speak to
your organization, too. For details on the SNAP Speakers
Bureau, including fees and availabilities, contact Phil
Saviano at SNAP-Boston.
SNAP
Viewpoint:
- SURVIVORS'
WISDOM
- Advice from someone who has "been there."
This is a compilation of things that SNAP members have
learned and shared with each other at SNAP meetings, with
advice on healing, approaching the church, and staying
emotionally healthy.
- QUESTIONS
GET ANSWERED: A St. Louis,
MO reporter poses 17 questions to
David Clohessy, the SNAP executive director, about
the Catholic clergy abuse crisis.
SNAP
Press Releases:
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