Clergy Abuse: Interview with Survivor and Advocate Tim Lennon

WILDCIDE

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: This interview contains discussions around child sexual abuse from a survivor. Listener discretion advised.

There are some things in this world that must be brought to light. Clergy abuse, specifically sexual clergy abuse, is one of these horrible ugly things that must be brought to light. Interestingly, clergy abuse, although typically seen within religious establishments, can be found in any setting where an authority figure abuses their power. Tim Lennon and the people involved in organizations like Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) and Stand Up Speak Up have dedicated much of their life advocating for survivors of sexual abuse within religious establishments. Tim is a survivor himself and he brings heartbreaking insight into his own abuse by the hands of the Priest of their parish. Tim will talk about the research and statistics around clergy abuse as well as provide numerous resources and organizations who are fighting to stop this abuse. Tim also commends many of the current members of different religious organizations, like priests, who are fighting alongside the survivors of clergy abuse to make a change for the better. Tim focuses on healing and forward motion, and he will leave you with sobering facts as well as hope and inspiration for the future.
Tim Lennon is a Survivor, Advocate, Activist, and Volunteer with Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, SNAP Network https://www.snapnetwork.org/

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of clergy abuse the organizations below can help you on your journey to healing and recovery.

Resources:

https://standupspeakup.org/

https://www.awakecommunity.org/

https://faithfulamerica.org/

https://www.catholicwhistleblowers.com/

www.psychologytoday.com

Voice of The Faithful - Keep the Faith, Change the Church. (votf.org)

Home - BishopAccountability.org (bishop-accountability.org)

If interested in the canon of Catholic beliefs: awrsipe.com

State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers | Child Welfare Information Gateway

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | (childhelphotline.org)

CyberTipline (missingkids.org)

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