Ending Abuse Starts With All of Us

As a member of the enditnow Advisory Committee and part of the team at Adsafe, I see firsthand how vital it is that we as a church continue to speak openly about abuse—and work together to prevent it.

Enditnow is more than a campaign. It’s a global initiative of the Seventh-day Adventist Church focused on raising awareness and equipping our communities to take a stand against violence—especially family and domestic violence. In Australia the enditnow committee brings together leaders from across the world church, including women’s, children’s, youth, and family ministries, pastoral representatives, counseling professionals, and safeguarding services such as Adsafe.

This collaborative, cross-agency approach is a strength. We are not just sharing messages—we’re sharing tools, resources, and relationships that help turn awareness into action.

Adsafe exists to support the church in protecting children and vulnerable adults from sexual and physical abuse. Our role includes responding to concerns involving church employees, members, and volunteers, ensuring that appropriate safeguarding steps are taken, and providing tailored support for survivors—including advocacy, counseling referrals, and case management.

The resources developed through the enditnow committee—such as the Breaking the Silence booklets, church-assessment tools, and referral directories—complement Adsafe’s work. They offer practical, accessible guidance for church leaders, families, and young people. They help us start the right conversations early and connect people with support when they need it most.

Enditnow helps foster a culture of awareness and prevention in our churches. That culture is the foundation of all effective safeguarding. At Adsafe this isn’t just about policy or process. Our survivor services team walks alongside people with compassion and trauma-informed care, advocating for survivors, helping them navigate complex systems, and supporting their healing journey. 

Enditnow amplifies that care by promoting the values of dignity, justice, and safety throughout the Adventist Church.

This year’s enditnow online summit took place on August 22 and provided another opportunity to grow. Together, through initiatives such as enditnow and the vision of Adsafe, we are working toward a thriving church—one in which abuse has no place and healing begins.

The original version of this story was posted on Adventist Record.