Healing Resources

for Survivors
SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests)
SNAP is a confidential, independent self-help group of men and women who have been molested by clergy and who are working hard to heal from this trauma and reaching out to others who remain trapped in secrecy, silence and shame.
To contact the national office of SNAP: 312-409-2720 www.snapnetwork.org

Metro area SNAP contacts:

HEALING VOICES, INC
 —Professional therapists dedicated to providing recovery resources for survivors of sexual abuse by clergy. Resources for healing include retreats.
Contact: Mary Liz Austin, LCPC, at 301-788-2663 www.healingvoices.org
NORTHERN VIRGINIA THERAPISTS
prepared to work with survivors of clerical sexual abuse --
contact Ellen Radday for more info.

ARLINGTON DIOCESAN RESOURCES

  • Patricia Mudd, Victim Assistance Coordinator ............703-841-2530
  • Fr. Terry Specht, Office of Child Protection ............... 703-841-2529

from Victim Assistance in the Diocese of Arlington
http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/protect/cda-va-faq.html

As Victim Assistance Coordinator, I pledge to do what I can to help you find reconciliation and healing from this very difficult ordeal in your life. Whether your abuse happened in the Diocese of Arlington or in some other diocese but you are now living in the Diocese of Arlington, you can call me for assistance. Please keep in mind that we are required by law and our policy to report the abuse of a minor to the proper authorities.

For further information, please call Patricia Mudd, MSW, ACSW.
Her direct number is 703-841-2530.
Child Abuse Hotline for Virginia Dept of Social Services .......1-800-552-7096

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