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Abuse Tracker by Kathy Shaw and Bishop Accountability
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| By sharing our stories, we recognize that we are not alone,
and we are not guilty for what happened to us. Gradually coming to a full knowledge
of this empowers us to confront the truth, and to find healthy mechanisms for
healing. |
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EDUCATION: |
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| We work together to educate ourselves and our communities
about the effects of the abuse. |
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PREVENTION: |
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Once we learn the truth about what has happened to us,
we can then use that power to bring about change. When we put our voices together,
we become so strong that we can no longer not be heard. |
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The SNAP Viewpoint |
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| SNAP weighs in -- reaching out, speaking up, seeking justice,
prevention and accountability. |
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| Giving voice to victims' views and hopes. |
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| Weighing in on the discussion, from the rights of victims
to the future of the church. |
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| Executive Director David Clohessy talks about SNAP, the history
of the movement, and where to go from here. |
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Activists' Corner |
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Silence makes evil possible. Here are a few antidotes: |
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Contact
Your Legislators |
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| Let them know your story and your views. Encourage them to
sponsor legislation that protects children and holds perpetrators accountable. |
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Write
a Letter to the Editor |
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| This is one of the most widely- read sections of the newspaper.
It's a great way to keep an issue in the public eye. |
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Leaflet
at Your Local Parish |
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| Reach out to fellow parishioners with a smile and a handout
that will give them more information about SNAP and the clergy abuse issue. |
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Step
up to the Microphone |
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| Contact your local SNAP rep for advice on speaking out through
the news media or talk radio. If you are a survivor, consider sharing your story
with a local gathering of Voice of the Faithful. |
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Get
To Know Your D.A. |
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| These elected officials have the power to decide who gets
prosecuted and who does not. Let them know why accountability is so important. |
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NEWS OF THE DAY - Aug 16, 2011
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"Rabbi Kamenetsky's Unfortunate Comments"
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| Welcome | |
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If
you've been victimized by clergy, please know that you are not alone. You can
get better. You can reach out to others who've been hurt just like you have. Together,
we can heal one another.
We are SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused
by Priests. We are the largest, oldest and most active support group
for women and men wounded by religious authority figures (priests, ministers,
bishops, deacons, nuns and others). We are an independent and confidential organization,
with no connections with the church or church officials. We are also a non-profit,
certified 501 (c) (3) organization.
And we are here to help.
Full Welcome Statement
SNAP Ground Rules
CONTACT
OUR NATIONAL OFFICE
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NEED HELP NOW? | |
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FEELING
DESPONDENT? CALL THE SUICIDE HOT LINE.
If
you are having thoughts about suicide, call 1.800.SUICIDE 800
(784-2433). Your call will be connected to a certified crisis center nearest
your location. | | SNAP
SUPPORT GROUPS:
In over 60 cities across the country SNAP provides support,
comfort and healing. Call us. We're here to help. | |
SURVIVORS'
WISDOM:
Helpful advice from someone who has "been there." This is a compil-ation
of things that SNAP members have learned and shared at SNAP meetings, with advice
on healing, contacting the church, and staying emotionally healthy.
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