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Terence McKiernan and Anne Barrett Doyle of BishopAccountability have published an important statement on the US Bishops discussed revisions on the Dallas Charter.
#SurvivorJustice
Read their full statement here: ow.ly/fNcR50ZaGIv
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Pope Leo has denounced the “scourge” of sexual violence by Catholic clergy during his Spanish visit.
SNAP urges the pope to back these words with real action not only for survivors but also to bring abusers to justice and those who protected them:
snapnetwork.org/2026/06/08/p…
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Join SNAP for an exclusive documentary screening and panel discussion of "In Loco Parentis." It tells the story of the horrifying sexual abuse of students, and the survivors fight today for justice.
Register today for this SNAP fundraising event! lnkd.in/guBa_a_e
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SNAP's partner, RAINN, is hosting a training on sexual abuse in faith communities on June 10th. To find out more information and to register: calendly.com/RCGsessions
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Read all the news in our latest SNAP newsletter. See how SNAP survivors in our Community are helping other survivors, advocating for change and seeking justice!
#SurvivorJustice #SurvivorsforSurvivors
Read under Engage on our SNAP website: snapnetwork.org/2026/06/08/m…
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SNAP operates a dedicated voicemail for survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
If you are seeking support or simply someone who will listen, call and leave a voicemail with SNAP or send us a text and someone will get back to you – you’re not alone: snapnetwork.org/contact-snap…
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SNAP is ecstatic that the Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would open the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence to sex abuse lawsuits after survivors in the state worked tirelessly to get justice .
Read the full statement here: ow.ly/LyXp50Z7PPW less
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The SNAP community often plays a vital role in getting justice. Expert Witness Hermina Nedelescu testified in a Texas court this week. Catholic Priest Anthony Odiong was later sentenced to life imprisonment by the court.
#SurvivorJustice
Read more:
ow.ly/g20E50Z7ojH
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About 300 Sri Lankan Buddhist monks have been accused of abusing children in the last three years. The country's child protection agency says nearly 30 monks have been officially charged.
Get the latest on In the News: ow.ly/xHnL50Z6KkW
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SNAP strongly condemns Notre Dame’s failure to protect students against a predatory priest. The allegations came to light when a group of courageous former students came out publicly against Reverend Thomas King.
Read the full SNAP statement here:
ow.ly/QVcV50Z6rVZ
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A former Orthodox priest faces federal bank fraud charges after allegedly stealing approximately $450,000 from a fund to help people in need.
The charge against Christos Christakis carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine:
snapnetwork.org/embezzlement…
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SNAP applauds the courageous survivors who have stepped forward and cooperated with investigators to hold another sexual predator to account, following the arrest of a former Pennsylvania State Police Chaplain.
Read the full SNAP Statement here: ow.ly/Otpg50Z2Vm3
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The Archdiocese of Baltimore is proposing nearly $170 million in compensation for abuse survivors amid its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings there.
SNAP believes that this is an improvement but not nearly enough from the country's oldest Catholic diocese: snapnetwork.org/2026/05/19/a…
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Each month, SNAP features a new Story of Strength, honoring the courage of survivor advocates.
In May, we honor Sam Young, who took on the Mormon Church to protect children against inappropriate sexual questioning behind closed doors:
snapnetwork.org/stories-of-s…
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🇺🇸✨ Happy Memorial Day! Let’s honor the brave souls who’ve fought for our freedom while celebrating with our SNAP Community. ❤️🤍💙
To support SNAP's important work, you can donate here: snapnetwork.org/donate/
Your support today ensures we’re here for survivors tomorrow.
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🌈🎉 This week we celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia! Let's celebrate love in all its forms and stand together for equality and acceptance in our SNAP community! 🏳️🌈 #LoveIsLove #UnityInDiversity
snapnetwork.org/survivors-fo…
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Vancouver College, St. Thomas More Collegiate and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver are nearing a $30-million settlement with more than 200 former students.
But the proposed settlement does not include an apology to the survivors:
snapnetwork.org/2026/05/13/n…
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May is National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) in the United States.
Unfortunately, the Catholic Church has turned its back on transparency with military chaplains’ child sex abuse records not made public.
Read the full story here: ow.ly/ZIvg50YZaQ6
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Survivors of Mormon clerical abuse can get help and tell their own stories at Protect Every Child.
Rather than reading of the horrors and simply shaking our heads, it’s time that society as a whole flexes its powerful muscles and raises awareness: snapnetwork.org/resources-fo…
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Read SNAP's latest "Survivors for Survivors" featuring survivor Michal Gatchalian.
Michal is a is a lawyer who has started a group to help other survivors with legal advice and moral support, becoming the public face of victims in the Philippines:
ow.ly/Qj5A50YYqv9
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