Why would a vowed celibate man have pictures of naked or semi-naked children on his computer? Why, when given the evidence of these photos, would this man’s supervisors do little or nothing, even when the crime is federal and one of the easiest to report? Since, in this case, the supervisor is a Catholic bishop and…Continue reading Child porn is a window into the soul of the church
In honor of Halloween, let’s ask some scary questions. — How many California Bishops personally met with California Governor Jerry Brown (or spoke to him on the phone uninterrupted) to discuss the now-defeated Child Victims’ Act? — How many victims were able to personally meet with Jerry Brown? Considering Brown’s SB 131 veto letter, the…Continue reading Haunting Questions Wednesday
Governor Jerry Brown denies justice for those sexually abused as children Mark Crawford Last week Catholic officials were jubilant when Governor Jerry Brown chose to kill bill SB 131, which would have temporarily lifted the statute of limitations for some child victims of sexual abuse. The governor made several excuses as to why he struck…Continue reading Brown Denies Justice to Victims – Guest Blog Post – Mark Crawford
Survivors to Bishop: Stand with victims! Three more victims file child sex abuse and cover-up lawsuits Former bishop and two known predators named Victims pass out postcards to neighbors, citizens Group urges people to “pledge to stop donating” and “talk to family about abuse” What: Holding pictures of themselves at the age they were abused,…Continue reading Do you stand with abusers, or with victims?
Four more boys accuse farmer of abuse Predator adopted and fostered boys in CA and HI Five of his “sons” now say that he molested them Victims beg social services, public for help and information Group runs ad begging “If you saw, suspected or suffered abuse, speak up” What: Holding photos of themselves at the…Continue reading Jay Ram accused of abuse by four more “sons”