In any religious setting there is an inherent power imbalance between clergy and church members. It is much like a doctor-patient or therapist-client relationship, where any sexual contact is expressly forbidden. ...And for good reason: because it almost always results in devastation, with individuals and with congregations.
Judy Block Jones, SNAP Ohio Valley, "Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests" and all clergy.. 636-433-2511 snapsteubenville@gmail.com
If anyone has been sexually harmed by this pastor, Dale Giffin, please contact law enforcement. Maybe they need more victims to get this guy in jail..? ...this is sad.
It is sad that he pleads guilty, yet he gets an extremely light sentence..This survivors deserves to be applauded for her courage to speak up and tell her truth.
For anyone who has been harmed by this guy, there is help, support, compassion, and acceptance.
SNAP, (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests)..and all clergy! Please speak up and come forward, it was NOT your fault...
"Cantalamessa reported that Giffin sexually abused the accuser beginning when she was 15,"...
Big red flag, this guy needs to be in jail and kept away from kids..
We applaud this survivor, she was only 15 when it started, For those who do not understand the trauma and brainwashing that goes on with clergy and their victims, they do not understand WHY it takes so long for survivors to have the strength, and courage to speak up and come forward.
She should not be judged, the perpetrator is the one who needs to be put away.
Judy Block Jones, SNAP Ohio Valley Director, 636-433-2511 (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) http://youngstowntruth.org/
SNAP Youngstown group support meetings will be held at the Youngstown public library, Boardman, Ohio 7680, Glenwood Ave, on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. All survivors of clergy abuse, family members and supporters are encouraged to attend. "Healing begins when the silence is broken, and peace is found with others who understand."
"She said what has shocked people about this case is the alleged premeditated nature of abuse."
Yes, there is a big problem of child abuse being premeditated!! Most especially sexual abuse.
For those who wish to get educated and help to be aware and protect kids, a perfect example of premeditated abuse has recently been published. It is called the "Irish Ryan Report". Click this link to read ---- http://www.childabusecommission.com/rpt/... --- this is NOT an easy read, the abuse of these kids is heartbreaking, but it must be made known in order to get people to understand that kids are very much at risk. We need all the help that we can get to expose the truth and protect innocent kids.
Please, if anyone has any knowledge of sex abuse by Fr Crum, contact law enforcement. Do not stay quiet if you have been harmed or if you know of someone who was harmed by this man.
Please be responsible and let the truth be exposed, so that kids will be safe.
I am so grateful that I made the trip to Youngstown, Ohio to conduct this public SNAP meeting, because now, another victim of Crum has come forward. Overwhelmingly sad that this priest has harmed so many innocent lives.
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, the nations oldest and largest support group for clergy abuse victims. We've been around for 20 years and have more than 9,000 members across the country. Despite the word priest in our title, we have members who were molested by religious figures of all denominations, including nuns, rabbis, bishops, and protestant ministers. We are an independent and confidential organization, with no connections with the church or church officials. And we are here to help.
SNAP was founded by Chicago's Barbara Blaine in 1989. Since then, SNAP has helped thousands of survivors. We offer support in person, (via monthly self-help group meetings in chapters across the country), over the phone, on line, and at twice-a-year national meetings.
We also provide a safe and productive outlet for the passion many survivors feel toward preventing future abuse.
Our web site exists to provide support and knowledge to all victims of clergy abuse, to help educate the public, and to help ensure that in future generations, children will be safe. http://www.snapnetwork.org/
Welcome! Reach out! Get help! Contacts: David Clohessy, SNAP National Director, cell 314-566-9790 snapclohessy@aol.com Barb Dorris, SNAP Outreach Director, cell 314-503-0003 snapdorris@gmail.com Judy Block Jones, SNAP Director Southeastern Ohio, home: 636-433-2511 snapsteubenville@gmail.com
If you would like to learn more, listen to survivor stories and what they experience, please click Survivor Videos on this web site: http://www.steubenvilletruth.org/
Posted on November 6 at 4:44 p.m.
In any religious setting there is an inherent power imbalance between clergy and church members. It is much like a doctor-patient or therapist-client relationship, where any sexual contact is expressly forbidden. ...And for good reason: because it almost always results in devastation, with individuals and with congregations.
Judy Block Jones, SNAP Ohio Valley,
"Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests" and all clergy..
636-433-2511
snapsteubenville@gmail.com
Posted on November 6 at 11:06 a.m.
If anyone has been sexually harmed by this pastor, Dale Giffin, please contact law enforcement.
Maybe they need more victims to get this guy in jail..? ...this is sad.
It is sad that he pleads guilty, yet he gets an extremely light sentence..This survivors deserves to be applauded for her courage to speak up and tell her truth.
For anyone who has been harmed by this guy, there is help, support, compassion, and acceptance.
SNAP, (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests)..and all clergy!
Please speak up and come forward, it was NOT your fault...
Speak up, start to heal, and protect kids.
Judy Block Jones, SNAP Ohio Valley Regional Director, 636-433-2511
snapsteubenville@gmail.com
http://youngstowntruth.org/
Posted on November 1 at 7:29 p.m.
"Cantalamessa reported that Giffin sexually abused the accuser beginning when she was 15,"...
Big red flag, this guy needs to be in jail and kept away from kids..
We applaud this survivor, she was only 15 when it started, For those who do not understand the trauma and brainwashing that goes on with clergy and their victims, they do not understand WHY it takes so long for survivors to have the strength, and courage to speak up and come forward.
She should not be judged, the perpetrator is the one who needs to be put away.
Judy Block Jones, SNAP Ohio Valley Director, 636-433-2511
(Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests)
http://youngstowntruth.org/
Posted on October 23 at 11:43 p.m.
This is so sad... I hope these parents and these kids will get help and heal..
Thank god this predator is in jail.. all child predators need to be kept far away from kids
Judy Jones, SNAP Ohio Valley, 636-433-2511
http://youngstowntruth.org/
Posted on September 6 at 7:06 a.m.
SNAP Youngstown group support meetings will be held at the Youngstown public library, Boardman, Ohio 7680, Glenwood Ave, on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
All survivors of clergy abuse, family members and supporters are encouraged to attend. "Healing begins when the silence is broken, and peace is found with others who understand."
http://youngstowntruth.org/
Judy Block Jones, SNAP Ohio Valley, snapsteubenville@gmail.com
Posted on August 30 at 12:17 p.m.
"She said what has shocked people about this case is the alleged premeditated nature of abuse."
Yes, there is a big problem of child abuse being premeditated!! Most especially sexual abuse.
For those who wish to get educated and help to be aware and protect kids, a perfect example of premeditated abuse has recently been published. It is called the "Irish Ryan Report". Click this link to read ---- http://www.childabusecommission.com/rpt/... --- this is NOT an easy read, the abuse of these kids is heartbreaking, but it must be made known in order to get people to understand that kids are very much at risk. We need all the help that we can get to expose the truth and protect innocent kids.
Thank you,
Judy Block Jones, SNAP Ohio Valley Regional Director, snapsteubenville@gmail.com
http://youngstowntruth.org/
Posted on July 13 at 6:59 p.m.
Please, if anyone has any knowledge of sex abuse by Fr Crum, contact law enforcement. Do not stay quiet if you have been harmed or if you know of someone who was harmed by this man.
Please be responsible and let the truth be exposed, so that kids will be safe.
Tks, Judy Block Jones, 636-433-2511
snapsteubenville@gmail.com
Posted on July 12 at 10:19 a.m.
dck516, I agree with you that all should take a polygraph test, then the truth would be known...
tks, Judy
Posted on July 11 at 7:09 p.m.
I am so grateful that I made the trip to Youngstown, Ohio to conduct this public SNAP meeting, because now, another victim of Crum has come forward. Overwhelmingly sad that this priest has harmed so many innocent lives.
Judy Block Jones, SNAP Director Southeastern Ohio, 636-433-2511
snapsteubenville@gmail.com
David Clohessy. SNAP National Director,
314-566-9790
Snapclohessy@aol.com
Posted on July 11 at 2:33 p.m.
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, the nations oldest and largest support group for clergy abuse victims. We've been around for 20 years and have more than 9,000 members across the country. Despite the word priest in our title, we have members who were molested by religious figures of all denominations, including nuns, rabbis, bishops, and protestant ministers. We are an independent and confidential organization, with no connections with the church or church officials. And we are here to help.
SNAP was founded by Chicago's Barbara Blaine in 1989. Since then, SNAP has helped thousands of survivors. We offer support in person, (via monthly self-help group meetings in chapters across the country), over the phone, on line, and at twice-a-year national meetings.
We also provide a safe and productive outlet for the passion many survivors feel toward preventing future abuse.
Our web site exists to provide support and knowledge to all victims of clergy abuse, to help educate the public, and to help ensure that in future generations, children will be safe.
http://www.snapnetwork.org/
Welcome! Reach out! Get help!
Contacts:
David Clohessy, SNAP National Director, cell 314-566-9790
snapclohessy@aol.com
Barb Dorris, SNAP Outreach Director, cell 314-503-0003
snapdorris@gmail.com
Judy Block Jones, SNAP Director Southeastern Ohio,
home: 636-433-2511
snapsteubenville@gmail.com
If you would like to learn more, listen to survivor stories and what they experience, please click Survivor Videos on this web site: http://www.steubenvilletruth.org/