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Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
Victims to leaflet Kailua neighborhood where accused priest lived, worked
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What: Victims of sexual abuse and their supporters will leaflet a Kailua neighborhood where a six-time accused priest worked and lived. The leaflets will:
– Alert neighbors about accusations and lawsuits against the Diocese of Honolulu and Fr. J. Michael Henry,
– Let people know that it is safe and right to talk about abuse,
– Ask people to come forward if they have information or are witnesses to abuse, and
– Urge victims to report abuse to law enforcement and get help and healing.
Where: The neighborhood surrounding St. Anthony’s Parish in Kailua.
148 Makawao St in Kailua
Leafleting will start at the SW corner of Kalaheo and Makawao
For exact location, call (949) 322-7434
When: Wednesday, June 12, 11 am to 1 pm
Who: Two to three men and women who are members of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAPNetwork.org), including a California woman who the group’s Western Regional Director.
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