INDIANA
Fox 59
APRIL 22, 2016, BY KYLE HICKS – DIGITAL PRODUCER
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 21, 2016) – Leaders of an Indianapolis church have responded to claims that they failed to report a sexual abuse.
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests or SNAP, claims leaders of the Southport Presbyterian Church knew about an incident involving two of its members and did not take appropriate action.
Church leaders say they were not involved in the incident, other than trying to provide help and ensure the victim and families involved were supported.
The church says the incident occurred between two teenagers at a mutual friend’s house in a private gathering that included several youth. And the only connection to the church is that both individuals go there.
Church officials say they were informed of the incident several days afterward by an individual who heard about it from someone other than the victim.
Church officials say they talked to the individuals involved and offered support.
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