SNAP Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests

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-for-…

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

Watertown State Rep. John Lawn reveals is calling for the end of statute of limitations in Massachusetts for child sexual abuse cases. SNAP applauds his stand to get justice for all survivors of clerical abuse, including himself. Read his Op-Ed here: snapnetwork.org/2026/05/07/rep…

The winner of the DocLands Audience Choice Award goes to NUNS VS. THE VATICAN, following three former nuns who seek justice against their priest rapist. SNAP's Mary Dispenza represented our community on a panel discussion after the showing. Congratulations to all involved!

Several states have conducted in-depth investigations where victims of clergy abuse have worked with States Attorneys to demand justice. #SurvivorJustice #Accountabilty Check out each state report here for your own advocacy: snapnetwork.org/state-attorney…

SNAP New Jersey's Mark Crawford has written an eloquent OpEd on why the New York survivor settlement proposal could jeopardize gains in his own state. "Unanimous consent is not a legal standard," he says. "It is a pressure tactic. Read here: ow.ly/goKs50YYbwv

SNAP ED, Angela Walker, says the Catholic Church can no longer hide behind a wall of silence protecting abusers and those who shielded them. Read the full story about the NY Archdiocese’s settlement offer here: ow.ly/twHg50YXSQY #survivorjustice

The best news for clergy abuse survivors: Louisiana state lawmakers passed an extension to their lookback period. Victims now have until 2027 to file suit. A real win for the survivor’s right to justice! #JusticeForSurvivors #ClergyAbuse Read the story: ow.ly/LN4c50YW5s1

A former Tulsa Catholic deacon moved more than $1.5 million from church accounts into his own over nearly seven months in 2025, none for legitimate church purposes. #Embezzlement #FinancialFraud #ChurchScandal See our embezzlement tracker for the story: ow.ly/Zj0w50YV6FS

Heads up! Time is running out for sexual abuse survivors of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. A federal bankruptcy judge just set a Sept. 11 deadline for survivors to file a claim. #JusticeForSurvivors #ElPaso #SexualAbuseSurvivors Read the story: snapnetwork.org/2026/04/14/jud…

A former Wisconsin Catholic school teacher has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography. Read the full story here: ow.ly/nm6N50YRlNY #JusticeforSurvivors #Accountability

Guess what happens when you intervene in a criminal investigation of clergy sex abuse? Eventually--you get stripped of honors. See how family and a SNAP survivor teamed up to make that happen. #EndClergyAbuse #JusticeForSurvivors Read the story: ow.ly/nHpT50YUxF8

🌍✨ Happy May Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and resilience of SNAP workers everywhere! 💪❤️.🎉 Together, we rise! Please help support the important work done by SNAP across the country and around the globe. Donate today: snapnetwork.org/donate/

Which is a real disaster for the New York Archdiocese: 1) Asking parishes to raise funds to cover the diocese's moral bankruptcy OR 2) Covering up child molestation, rape and shaming x 1700 survivors? #ClergyAbuse #JusticeForSurvivors Read the story: ow.ly/Ot4K50YRb50

Our SNAP stories have the power to heal and inspire other survivors! Speaking up together strengthens our community and changes lives. Follow these inspiring stories from our SNAP Community: snapnetwork.org/survivor-stori…

🌟 Happy National Superhero Day! Today, we celebrate the everyday SNAP heroes who inspire us. They support survivors in their communities and advocate for justice. 💪 Share your favorite SNAP moments and tag your hero! Let's spread kindness & gratitude today! #EverydayHeroes

SNAP tracks and documents the number of embezzlement cases in the United States to showcase how church and other religious staff take advantage of the opportunity to steal. Follow our SNAP Embezzlement Tracker: snapnetwork.org/embezzlement-t… #JusticeForSurvivors #SNAPJustice

Yesterday's $16 million award to a single clergy abuse survivor in Oakland, CA, means the diocesan bankruptcy offer is nowhere near enough. Every single survivor in the Oakland diocese deserves the justice delivered today. #JusticeForSurvivors Read more: snapnetwork.org/2026/04/23/sna…

🌍💚 Happy Earth Day, everyone! Let’s come together to celebrate our beautiful 15,000+ SNAP community around the planet today! 🌱✨Share your love and inspire others. Together, we can support all survivors of clerical sexual abuse!🌎💪 #EarthDay #SNAPCommunity

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Won't you support the important work that SNAP does to support survivors of sexual clerical violence and allow them to amplify their voices and find community? Support SNAP today: ow.ly/kAkV50YH3m0