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Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
SNAP Survivors Network is the world’s oldest and largest community of survivors of clergy and institutional sexual abuse.
PROTECT THE VULNERABLE
We work to identify perpetrators and remove them from positions of authority and trust in institutions. By exposing those who cause harm, we ensure they can no longer endanger children and vulnerable people.
HEAL THE WOUNDED
We equip facilitators to lead peer-run support groups where survivors can find community and understanding. Through public witness and truth-telling, we empower survivors to break the silence and end cycles of abuse.
PREVENT THE ABUSE
We push to reform archaic, predator-friendly laws that allow abuse and cover-ups to continue. By changing these laws, SNAP breaks cycles of trauma to ensure the next generation is protected.
FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
We hold institutions accountable for enabling abuse and shielding those responsible for it. We dismantle structures that harbor predators and conceal the truth from the public.
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Our stories, whether covered by major international outlets or local newspapers, have the power to inspire survivors to come forward, seek support, and demand justice. We recognize the profound impact the media has in seeking the truth and shining a light on abuse. When the truth is told, society is changed.
LOUISVILLE, KY — A Louisville senior pastor is facing criminal charges after court documents revealed he allegedly forged an elderly woman’s signature to steal her property’s deed. The arrest has prompted the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office to urge homeowners to protect their property using a free automated system called “Clerk Alert.” Melvin James … Continue reading Louisville pastor charged with deed theft, homeowners urged to sign up for ‘Clerk Alert’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV will meet with survivors of clergy abuse during a four-day trip to France next month that will include a visit to UNESCO headquarters, a meeting with French bishops in Lourdes and an interreligious meeting in the border city of Metz, the Vatican announced on … Continue reading Pope Leo to meet with clergy abuse survivors during upcoming trip to France
PHOENIX, AZ, August 4, 2026 – SNAP is disappointed with the recent Arizona Supreme Court decision that allows church members to determine when reporting child sexual abuse is appropriate. Citing the state’s clergy-penitent privilege law, religious leaders claimed their right to withhold information about child abuse if it was secured … Continue reading SNAP Disappointed with Arizona Supreme Court Decision on Reporting Sexual Abuse
We provide a confidential and safe space where survivors can be heard, supported, and healed.
Since 1988, SNAP has empowered tens of thousands of survivors around the world to connect with one another, speak the truth, and mobilize society to confront abuse in religious institutions. Coming forward takes tremendous courage, but no survivor has to stand alone – our strength has always been in our community.
