ST. LOUIS (MO)
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
December 6, 2018
According to reports, US Jesuit provinces will begin to release the names of proven, admitted and “credibly accused” child molesting clerics tomorrow.
We are glad that officials from the Jesuit order are taking this first step towards transparency. Releasing these names publicly not only helps survivors heal, but also encourages victims who may be suffering alone and in silence to come forward. These lists also expose men who may not have been previously identified as dangerous but who may be living and working in places that gives them access to children.
Still, the fact remains that this is a long-overdue move prompted only by pressure from prosecutors, parishioners and the public.
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