enditnow® Emphasis Day – Abuse of power

enditnow® is a global initiative to raise awareness and advocate for the end of violence around the world. It aims to mobilize Seventh-day Adventists around the world and invites other community groups to join in to resolve this worldwide issue.

This initiative, which extends to more than 200 countries and territories, was launched in October 2009 in partnership between the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)-a prominent humanitarian organization-and the Department of Women’s Ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, two entities that are representative of the Adventist Church.

enditnow is the most important stand the Seventh-day Adventist Church has ever taken regarding violence against men, women and children.

*This enditnow® resource packet comes to us from North American Division Women’s Ministries. While many of the statistics and information are specific to the North America, much of it holds true in Australia as well.

Get help

If you or someone you know is a victim, help is available. AdSafe Ltd is a service of the Seventh-day Adventist Church committed to maintaining safe environments within the church and facilitating healing and justice pathways for victims of abuse.

AdSafe’s Survivor Services team provides care and support, and creates a safe environment where survivors can share their stories and be empowered to seek justice. www.adsafe.org.au

Other options for help.

• Relationships Australia, 1300 364 277
• DV Crisis Line, 1800RESPECT or 1300 737 732
• Child Protection Helpline, 13 2111
• NSW Rape Crisis, 1800 424 017
• MensLine Australia, 1300 78 99 78
• Men’s Referral Service, 1300 766 491
• LifeLine 13 11 14
• Adventist Counselling Services (ACS), 1300 723 070