Jerome Anto has been appointed as the head of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), an organization that works towards exposing and aiding those who have been subject to clergy sex abuse. He comes from a Roman Catholic background, which is currently the largest denomination in India.
Jerome has been an active face in the Catholic Church community right from childhood. He has progressed from an altar boy to a youth leader, and currently works on issues that hamper the unity and integrity of India on a larger platform. He has been a very vocal advocate in the media and has appeared in several web-based interviews in recent years.
SNAP offers peer support services and information to victims in India who may benefit from this resource and are aiming to potentially grow their network by means of Jerome’s network that is well established in India.
Clergy strength in India is almost 5 times higher than in any other part of the globe, and this expansive clergy presence creates ample opportunity for abuse and cover-up in India. By roping in Jerome as a part of this cause, the organization aims to bring out unreported crimes that are regularly being committed by the clergy but have been suppressed due to the political support and the enormous power that the Church enjoys.
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