Received this in a email and thought someone can benefit from this. I also looked up a few websites with their links provided below:
http://www.tamarsvoice.org/
http://www.snap-network.net/
http://hopeforsurvivors.org/
Outreach for clergy sexual abuse victims, their families and loved ones.
Saturday May 2,2009 @12:15 p.m. St.Francis Convent 116 8th Ave. SE, Little Falls, MN 56345
Minnesota men who were sexually abused as children openly discuss their injuries and steps to recovery, survivors of clergy sex abuse and male victims of incest will discuss the following:
- decades long history and understandings of the Catholic Crosier Religious Order
- sexual abuse of area boys and the negative impact of the abuse on area families.
- the battles of stepping out of the shadows of silence of childhood rape and victimization
- the long-term ramifications of the abuse on the men, their families and loved ones.
The forum includes: a written questions and answer session (written questions are to insure anonymity)
sharing of survivor stories resources from area child advocacy centers and agencies established area support groups
*A private and confidential SNAP Survivor Support Group will follow the public presentation.
Listed below are just some of the reasons you should attend or take a loved one. Equally important, when left unchecked or talked about it will continue to affect our community, your personal environment. Please help spread the word about this!
Childhood sexual abuse is associated with a greater risk of: Suicide; Alcoholism; Drug abuse; Re-victimization; Unintended pregnancy; Eating disorders; Self-mutilation; Depression; Insomnia; Seductive behaviors, Prostitution; Confusion of sexuality and nurturing behavior; Relationship problems; Sexually transmitted disease; Identity disturbances; and Involvement in physically abusive relationships as adults.
Need more information?
contact any of the following or check http://www.snap-network.net/ website for updates.
Bob Schwiderski from Wayzata, MN SNAP Director, 952-471-3422, skibrs@mchsi.com
Craig Martin from St. Cloud, CMSAC, Male Services Coordinator, 320-251-4357
Julie Kapsch from Little Falls, Hands of Hope, Sexual Assault Services Coordinator, 320-632-1657
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