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The North American Division recognizes that women and children, as well as men, are victims of abuse. God abhors abuse of EVERY kind. We're working to create safe churches through awareness, education, and training. 
Help Us enditnow

End It Now® North America is an initiative of the Seventh-day Adventist Church dedicated to raising awareness and equipping individuals and communities to prevent and respond to abuse in all its forms. Through education, resources, and faith-based advocacy, End It Now works to shine a light on issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, and child abuse—empowering people to recognize warning signs, support survivors, and take meaningful action.

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Operating across the United States and Canada, End It Now North America partners with churches, leaders, and organizations to foster safe environments and promote a culture of accountability, compassion, and prevention. Its mission is simple yet urgent: to end abuse by breaking the silence, addressing stigma, and mobilizing communities to be part of the solution.

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GET INVOLVED

You can launch this campaign on enditnow Emphasis Day, which is the fourth Sabbath in August, or on any other Sabbath that works for your church.
 
Safeguarding Peace is the training arm of enditnow and equips both leaders and lay members to make their churches safe places. Training is provided in-person and online at AdventistLearningCommunity.

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Order our free materials from AdventSource and have them readily available for church members and your community.

THE HARD TRUTH

1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18.

More than 12 million women and men are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner each year.

Victims and their families are acquainted with the abuser in more than 90 percent of cases.

Nearly 70% of abuse victims turn to their faith community first when asking for help.

Please Note: Church processes should never be considered a substitute for mandatory reports of abuse to governmental authorities or for facilitating access to mental health care professionals or safety resources. If someone is currently experiencing abuse or is in immediate danger, the priority should be their immediate safety and well-being rather than engaging internal church processes, which may not be able to respond immediately and are not designed to address safety issues or provide mental health assistance.

  • Required or mandatory reports should be made to the appropriate governmental authority, such as law enforcement, the department of social services, or child protective services, whether the victim agrees or not, as required by law.

  • Discretionary reports involving adults may be made with the victim’s consent.

  • Other assistance, including referrals to mental health professionals, community domestic violence organizations, shelters, and other safety resources, should be provided based on the circumstances.

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Please note, we are not a crisis management organization.

 

Need help now? National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1−800−799−7233 or visit thehotline.org

Use this fillable form to share national and local resources with your church and community. 

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