She is concerned that these facilities adhere to guidelines that protect children, such as background police checks to ensure that only responsible adults work with children. The church plans to make various resources available to pastors at workers' meetings. Seventh-day Adventists affirm the right of every child to a happy and stable home environment, and the freedom and support to grow up to be the person God intended. Every year many children die violent deaths. The vast majority of individuals who suffer in armed conflicts are women and children.
Children bear deep physical and psychological scars, even after the fighting stops.
The right to a loving and stable home where there is safety and freedom from abuse. The right to adequate food, clothing, and shelter. The right to an education that prepares children for a positive role in society by developing their personal potential and giving them earning capacity. The right to a religious and moral education in the home and church. The right to freedom from discrimination and exploitation.