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The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests

Psychological Effects of Abuse

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Abuse specialists challenge Boston Archdiocese' plan to depose therapists, Boston Globe, January 2, 2003

How child abuse and neglect damage the brain, Boston Globe, September 24, 2002 

How deep the scars of abuse?, Washington Post, July 29, 2002

Through Kansas parishes, a trail of suicide, The Boston Globe, July 18, 2002

Sex abuse scandal profoundly personal, By Scott Shane and Del Quentin Wilber - Baltimore Sun -May 15, 2002

Experts: There's hope for victims of sexual abuse, Boston Herald, April 14, 2002

For victims of abuse by clergy, the common bond is feeling of broken trust, By David Crary, Associated Press, 2/23/2002

The effects of sexual abuse never go away, Hartford Courant, 1997

Effects of sexual abuse long-lasting, say experts, Portland, (Maine) Press Herald, 2000

Healing takes time for victims of abuse, Woonsocket (RI) Call, February 2002

New circles of tragedy follow abuse, Worcester Telegram, March 10, 2002 "The common misconception is that only two people -- the young victim and the person responsible for the abuse -- have to confront the terrifying consequences brought about by each act of pedophilia. . ."