Restorative Justice Groups
The following restorative justice support groups are currently meeting and open to all victim/survivors in the United States. More information and details for attending the virtual meetings are found in the section for Restorative Justice Groups on archspm.org/healing. If you have questions about these groups, please contact Paula Kaempffer, Outreach Coordinator for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, at 651-291-4429.
Victim/Survivor Support Group for those Sexually Assaulted by Clergy as Adults
Monday, August 3
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom
If you are interested in participating in this virtual/online session, please contact Paula Kaempffer (651-291-4429 or kaempfferp@archspm.org) to obtain the Zoom invitation. The group meets on the first Monday of each month.
Victim/Survivor Support Group
Monday, August 17
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Online via Zoom
If you are interested in participating in this virtual/online session, please contact Paula Kaempffer (651-291-4429 or kaempfferp@archspm.org) to obtain the Zoom invitation. The group meets on the third Monday of the month.
Survivor Peace Circle
Monday, August 19
6:30 – 8 p.m. Central
Online via Zoom
Find details here.
August theme: "Let me tell you something..."
This a volunteer-initiated and coordinated effort to connect survivors to one another, provide a safe and welcome space for discussion and sharing, and offer encouragement and support. You may also be receiving invitations to participate in other discussion groups. We welcome you, wherever you live and whatever your faith practice may be. Each meeting has a theme or reflection, meant to start and guide our time. Of course, you are welcome to share what is most important to you. This group is not affiliated with any particular diocese or church group. Questions? Contact Jim Richter at 773-412-0909 or jrichter316@gmail.com. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month.
Support Group for Men who have been Sexually Abused by Clergy/Religious
Wednesday, August 26
6:30 – 8 p.m. Central
Online via Zoom
Find details here.
If you are interested in participating in this virtual/online session, or have questions, please contact Jim Richter at 773-412-0909 or jrichter316@gmail.com. This group will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
The Support Group for Family Members of Victims/Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse (which typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month) does not have an upcoming meeting scheduled.