SNAP Lauds the Ending of Silence Over Cesar Chavez Sexual Abuse of Women and Girls
NEW YORK, NY, March 19, 2026 – SNAP is outraged to learn of the violent abuse perpetrated by Cesar Chavez against women and girls for years, as reported in investigative coverage by the New York Times and other media outlets. And it strengthens our resolve to support all those victimized, no matter how long ago the crimes occurred.
Decades of silence to protect men in power is a toxin that is simultaneously destructive and common. We stand with all survivors against this pernicious history of secret-keeping.
In addition, the fact that Chavez was receiving posthumous medals of freedom and memorials named after him has made it even harder for victims to come forward. Every time a park, street, or school bore his name, the victims felt revictimized and unable to name him as their abuser. SNAP believes that no pedophile deserves to be honored, whether priest or politician.
“The power of one man–even a so-called hero–is no match to the wall of survivors standing tall against him,” said Angela Walker, SNAP Executive Director. “Every voice must be heard so we can dismantle the structures in place to protect the guilty.”
SNAP believes that when the silence is broken, true healing can begin.
You can read the full New York Times investigation here.
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