ST. LOUIS (MO)
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests

Oct. 17, 2019

At least seven more men have come forward to allege that a now-disgraced cardinal abused them as children. We applaud these survivors for coming forward and hope that these men are getting the help and support that they need.

Sadly, these latest allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick are likely not the last. Studies have shown time and again that that most cases of sexual violence are never reported in the first place. This is why it is critical that church officials use their substantial resources and standing to warn parishioners and the public about abusers, urge victims and witnesses to make reports to police, and, critically, continue to do so regularly.

Even more importantly, this is why we believe that civil authorities such as Attorneys General or state police should open investigations into the dioceses…