PENNSYLVANIA
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By: Danielle Krout
Updated: January 23, 2013
JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY— SNAP, The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests is urging the alleged victims of Brother Stephen Baker to step forward to police.
“Victims feel like they’re alone they always feel like they’re the only ones,” said Judy Jones, SNAP Associate Director. “Once they know they’re not… that helps them have the courage to speak up and come forward.”
Jones spoke in Johnstown Wednesday morning outside the Public Safety Building. She said she wanted to let others know it’s OK to come forward.
‘My brother and several of my family members were abused by our parish priest back in Ohio growing up,” said Jones. “It’s why I work for SNAP and I why I am here today.”
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