LANSING (MI)
SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL]
November 8, 2023
For Immediate Release, November 8, 2023
SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, is the oldest and largest support group for victims of abuse in religious settings. We are 100% in support of any legislation that extends or eliminates the criminal or civil SOL for child sex crimes. Science shows that delayed disclosure of abuse is normal, and allowing survivors more time to come forward not only helps them to heal, it can also help protect today’s children by exposing hidden predators.
We hope that the Michigan legislature will not allow the sexual abuse statute of limitations package to remain an “orphan.” Long-suffering victims deserve the opportunity to hold their abusers, and the institutions that enabled the perpetrators, accountable. In addition, the information the survivors can provide about abusers is also important to protect today’s boys and girls.
CONTACT: Melanie Sakoda, SNAP Survivor Support Director (msakoda@snapnetwork.org, 925-708-6175), Mike McDonnell, SNAP Interim Executive Director (mmcdonnell@snapnetwork.org, 267-261-0578), Shaun Dougherty, SNAP Board of Directors President (sdougherty@snapnetwork.org, 814- 341-8386)
(SNAP, the Survivors Network, has been providing support for victims of sexual abuse in institutional settings for 35 years. We have more than 25,000 survivors and supporters in our network. Our website is SNAPnetwork.org)