South Africa- Survivors group praises decisive action of law enforcement, by David Clohessy, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (February 18, 2014)

South Africa- Survivors group praises decisive action of law enforcement

By David Clohessy
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
February 18, 2014

http://www.snapnetwork.org/south_africa_survivors_group_praises_decisive_action_of_law_enforcement

Police in Pretoria acted decisively when they arrested a local priest for acting inappropriately with a child.

http://ewn.co.za/2014/02/18/Priest-accused-of-sexual-abuse-granted-bail

The family of the victim reported to police that the priest from the Archdiocese of Pretoria acted inappropriately with their child. The priest has since been barred from ministry while the investigation continues. Another pastor was arrested for possession of child pornography and has since appeared in court to answer for those charges.

We hope that any victims, witnesses, or whistleblowers will take courage from these arrests and speak up. Only through speaking up can we prevent other innocent children from being hurt. These arrests are an encouraging sign that the rights of children are moving to the forefront of public concern.