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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.
Top News
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.
January 28, 2026 By Peggy Fletcher Stack Salt Lake City diocese confirms it conducted an investigation but says only that it “has taken steps to address its findings.” William Hambleton alleged last year that he was abused as a teen by a priest in Utah, an assertion the Diocese of … Continue reading They routinely destroy files
The Church of England has scrambled to defend the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury’s safeguarding record amid ongoing complaints from an “abuse” victim. The Rt Rev Dame Sarah Mullally is the Bishop of London and is set to legally become the 106th – and first female – Archbishop of Canterbury at … Continue reading Church Defends Archbishop of Canterbury’s Record over Abuse Scandals
LANSING (MI) Native News Online [Grand Rapids, MI] December 19, 2025 By Levi Rickert Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Thursday announced the launch of a statewide criminal investigation into Indian boarding schools and related institutions that once operated in Michigan. The Department of Attorney General will work to identify, … Continue reading Michigan Attorney General Opens Criminal Investigation into Indian Boarding Schools
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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.
