Berry verdict and what YOU can do

rebel8

It is really sad and shocking that the court did not rule in the girls’ favor. Elsewhere posted the link to the court documents in another thread, but here it is again: http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2005/berry081.htm

upside/down

Ah... the US ~~justice~~ legal system...

u/d (of the justice is blind my ass class)

rebel8

technical problem--here's my 2nd attempt at finishing my post

Now that this issue is in the public eye, it is an opportunity for all of us to make the most of it. Visit the following section of Silent Lambs’ web site to get activism materials and find out what you personally can do to bring attention to this very important issue:

http://www.silentlambs.org/assistance/help.cfm

rebel8

minimus

There's nothing you can do. The high court has spoken---unless the Supreme Court gets involved.

upside/down

Hate to say it...but, I told you so....

Now I think I'll go and cry...

u/d (of the this is positively revolting class)

Legolas

I'm not familiar with the case, but can't they hit them where it hurts... In their pocket book?

rebel8

It was a civil suit against the WT and congregation, and it appears they lost the right to pursue $ damages.

blondie

There are additional ways to combat this on the SNAP website (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests)

http://www.snapnetwork.org/

Activists' Corner

Silence makes evil possible.
Here are a few antidotes:

Contact Your Legislators

Let them know your story and your views. Encourage them to sponsor legislation that protects children and holds perpetrators accountable.

Write a Letter to the Editor

This is one of the most widely- read sections of the newspaper. It's a great way to keep an issue in the public eye.

Leaflet at Your Local Parish

Reach out to fellow parishioners with a smile and a handout that will give them more information about SNAP and the clergy abuse issue.

Step up to the Microphone

Contact your local SNAP rep for advice on speaking out through the news media or talk radio. If you are a survivor, consider sharing your story with a local gathering of Voice of the Faithful.

Get To Know Your Bishop

Write to your local bishop and let him know where you stand. Find out what is being done in his diocese to stop clergy abuse.

Get To Know Your D.A.

These elected officials have the power to decide who gets prosecuted and who does not. Let them know why accountability is so important.

minimus

Those things will not affect the court.

Berry verdict and what YOU can do

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