Barbara Blaine , the head of Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, told CBC News that the Pope's words were not enough and actions were required. "What would make a difference would be if the Holy Father would act," Blaine said, "punish those pedophile priests and the cardinals who help them cover up. cbc.ca
SNAP, The Survivors' Network of those Abused by Priests, is a national, self-help organization of victims of sexual abuse by clergy and sexual abuse by nuns. www.snapnetwork.org/
Barbara Blaine, a Chicago lawyer and social worker who in 1988 founded the Support Network of Those Abused by Priests, said that the priest who molested her between the ages of 13 and 17 blamed her for "tempting" him. www.snapnetwork.org/psych_effects/how_deep_scars.htm
After years of being dismissed and disparaged for trying to call attention to priests who molest children, Barbara Blaine is a bit overwhelmed these days as the world beats a path to her door. www.snapnetwork.org/snap_regional_offices/Local%20Leaders...
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