Here’s a message from Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP): “As the Coronavirus continues to rage across the globe and our neighbors, colleagues, and friends start practicing things like “social distancing,” self-quarantines, and work-from-home, this can lead to something that many survivors are all-too-familiar with: isolation. Remember that while the world is shutting… Read More
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Challenges and Gaps in Louisiana’s Efforts to Address Human Trafficking
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor has recently released a report, “Challenges and Gaps in Louisiana’s Efforts to Address Human Trafficking.” The report states that there are some regions of the state that have addressed some human trafficking concerns, but a concerted statewide campaign is needed to alert Louisiana residents how to recognize and report suspected cases… Read More
Catholic Priests Moved Abroad After Accusations in U.S.
“The Catholic Church allowed more than 50 U.S.-based clergy to move abroad after facing credible accusations of sexual abuse. Some continued to work with children.” “Dozens of Catholic Priests Credibly Accused of Abuse Found Work Abroad, Some With the Church’s Blessing”, is an article co-published by ProPublica and the Houston Chronicle. The reporters were Nicole… Read More
New Name Added to List of Jesuits for Child Sexual Abuse
Four more names were added today to the list of Jesuit order members suspected of sexual abuse. Additions to the list include Everard Booth, Jose Angel Borges, James Loeffler and Benjamin Smylie. Booth was very well known in New Orleans. He worked for many years at Jesuit High School, a while at the Jesuit Seminary… Read More
Helpful Things to Know When You Report a Sexual Assault to the Police
It’s common for sexual assault survivors — including the parents of children who have been sexually assaulted — to hesitate before calling law enforcement. The emotional and physical toll of sexual assault is profound, and survivors may feel embarrassed, confused, and self-blaming about what happened. Reporting a sexual assault to the police is also about… Read More
Surge in Online Videos of Child Sexual Abuse
The New York Times reports, “Tech Companies Detect a Surge in Online Videos of Child Sexual Abuse.” In 2019, there were more videos of abuse reported than photos of abuse. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has been designated by the federal government as a clearinghouse for reports of this type of content… Read More
Metro Centers for Community Advocacy
Since 1986, Metro Centers for Community Advocacy has provided services for survivors of trauma to the Greater New Orleans area including Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. John and St. James Parishes. All services are free and confidential. Metro’s Mission: “To break the cycle of violence and aid survivors of domestic… Read More
The New Orleans Family Justice Center
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. 31% of women who are victims of stalking are also sexually assaulted. We would like to highlight the New Orleans Family Justice Center who provides services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, stalking and human trafficking. The New Orleans Family Justice Center, located at 701 Loyola… Read More
Video Games and Online Chats Are “Hunting Grounds” for Sexual Predators
Being a parent is stressful enough in the best of times. Being a parent in the modern world means being extremely vigilant about online threats, in addition to the typical tasks of raising a child. One area of increasingly growing concern is the world of video gaming, chat apps, and other online communication tools. While… Read More
LaFASA’s Louisiana Sexual Assault Centers
There is help for survivors of sexual assault. The Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA) has 11 accredited Sexual Assault Centers in Louisiana. From LaFASA’s website – “Local sexual assault centers are an essential resource for survivors, their loved ones, and their communities. These local organizations are supporting people through a very vulnerable time in… Read More
