PLEASE HELP US PROTECT KIDS! WHO WE ARE: We are child sex abuse advocates, supporters and victims who belong to a self-help group called SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. Thank you for reading this flier. WHY WE'RE HERE: We want to protect the vulnerable, heal the wounded, and expose the truth about ministers who commit and conceal child sex crimes. Specifically, we want you to be aware that The Village Church elders are harboring an admitted/credibly accused sex offender within the confines of your church. His conduct puts YOUR KIDS at risk. We are urging you to be vigilant with your kids and other people's kids who may be accessed and groomed by Jordan Root while he remains in the care of TVC. We urge anyone who may have seen, suspected or suffered child sex crimes by Jordan Root or cover-ups at TVC to come forward and contact local police in order to heal and protect others. In the Dallas area, contact the Dallas police child exploitation unit at (214) 671-4211. Child Help national child abuse hotline is available 24/7: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422- 4453) Breaking your silence is the first step toward healing, justice and prevention. Jordan Root’s employment activities involving children during the last several years: + Summer Camp at First Baptist Dallas, Dallas, TX (May-August 2008) = * Dolfin Swim School, Dallas, TX (September 2008-July 2010) + In Class Learning Differences Aid, Dallas, TX (September-December 2010) + Practicum Counselor at Dallas Life, Dallas, TX (worked with families and children; January-August 2011) + Private Children's Swim Instructor, Dallas, TX (June-September 2011) » + Mental Health Technician at Timberlawn Mental Health Services, Dallas, TX (November 2011-March 2012) and Adolescent Unit at Timberlawn Mental Health Services, Dallas, TX (March 2012- + Therapist on the Cl May 2014) + Asubstantial amount of paid babysitting over these years in Dallas, TX, Cedarville, OH, and Albany, NY, + Daycare in Albany, NY (Prior to 2003 and then off and on until 2007) + Daycare in Cedarville, OH (Period of time between 2004 and 2007) Unpaid Activities: + Informal Children's Ministry to Refugee Children in Vickery Meadows, Dallas, TX (2008-2011) + Lived in Santa Fe Trails Apartment Complex, Dallas, TX; spent a lot of time alone with children (2008-2012) + Volunteered in children’s and youth ministries at various churches in Dallas, TX, Cedarville, OH (and possibly Albany, NY) + Asubstantial amount of unpaid babysitting over these years in Dallas, TX , Cedarville, OH, and Albany, NY + He enrolls in DTS with the intent to get a counseling degree with a specialty in children. Educate yourself about how best to react when child sex abuse reports surface. Read our suggestions on “What to do when your priest is accused” on our website - SNAPnetwork.org. Remember, most victims of child sex abuse tell no one about their pain. They suffer in shame, confusion, isolation and self-blame. Alll of us can make kids and churches safer by bringing up this difficult subject and simply asking our friends and family members if they were hurt as children. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Amy Smith, Dallas co-leader of SNAP (281-748-4050) watchkeepamy@gmail.com (SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, Is the world's oldest and largest support group for clergy abuse victims. SNAP was founded in 1988 and has more than 20,000 members. Despite the word “priest” in our ttle, we have members who were molested by religious figures of all denominations, including nuns, rabbis, bishops, and Protestant ministers. Our website is SNAPnetwork.org) (over)Signs of Sexual Abuse PHYSICAL SIGNS Physical signs of sexual abuse are rare but may include: Pain, bleeding or discharge in genitals, anus, or mouth Vaginal infections Cuts or tears around the vaginal area or the anus Other physical trauma (redness, rash, swelling) to genital or anal area Persistent or recurring pain during urination or bowel movements Wetting or soiling accidents unrelated to toilet training Sexually transmitted diseases If you see physical signs of abuse, have your child examined by a professional immediately, or call the police. BEHAVORIAL AND EMOTIONAL SIGNS Behavioral signs or changes are more common and can include: Anxiety Depression Sleep disturbances including nightmares or night terrors Change in eating habits Unusual fear of certain people or places; reluctance to be alone with a certain person Changes in mood that could including anger, aggressiveness towards parents, siblings, friends, pets Rebellion or withdrawal; runaway behavior Change in attitude towards school or academic performance; lack of interest in friends, sports, or other activities Unexplained or frequent health problems like headaches or stomachaches Poor self-esteem; avoidance of relationships Self mutilation or change in body perception like thinking of self or body as dirty or bad; suicidal thoughts Regression to previously outgrown behaviors, for example bedwetting or thumb sucking Abnormal sexual behaviors or knowledge of advanced sexual language and behaviors Too "perfect" behavior or overly compliant behavior