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The Seventh-day Adventist Church, a global Protestant denomination with thousands of churches, schools, hospitals and missions across the United States, has come under fire following widespread reports of sexual misconduct, abuse and cover-ups within its institutions. Victims as young as seven years old were subject to unspeakable acts.
Decades of Abuse
Over the past decades, numerous pastors, teachers, and other professionals or leaders were named in child abuse cases across many states including California, New Jersey, New York, Texas and others.
Victims, young boys and girls, have reported abuse in Seventh-day Adventist institutions including:
- Church or parochial settings
- Associated schools and universities
- Youth camps, missions and retreats
- Healthcare facilities (like AdventHealth) affiliated with the church
Much of the reported abuse includes inappropriate touching, assault, grooming, manipulation, or other coerced and non-consensual contact.
Cover-up and Failure to Protect Children
Despite repeated reports and warnings about known offenders, the Seventh-day Adventist Church allowed abuse to continue, extending across their wide range of institutions, failing vulnerable children.
Our dedicated legal team offers compassionate support to abuse victims. Fill in the form above or call us today for a confidential and free conversation with one of our female attorneys or paralegals.
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Some of the most notorious abusers in Seventh-day Adventist institutions include:
Shawn Tracey, Church Leader, Burlington, NJ
Tracey was arrested for repeatedly sexually abusing a girl under the age of 13 over a two-year period at multiple locations. He used his trusted leadership position to commit these horrific acts.
Dr. Edward T. Himeno, Child Psychiatrist, Loma Linda, CA
Himeno, a child psychiatrist at Loma Linda University Medical Center, was named in a lawsuit for abusing boys ages 7–12 years old over a decades-long span. Victims report being abused in his office during therapy sessions, with some survivors claiming staff knew about the abuse yet failed to intervene.
Chris Bispham, Fresno Adventist Academy Teacher, Fresno, CA
Bispham, a teacher at Fresno Adventist Academy who also taught in Tennessee, was arrested for repeatedly touching and abusing multiple students in his fourth-grade class. The abuse occurred during wrestling, flag football, in a classroom closet, and at a swim party.
Our dedicated legal team offers compassionate support to abuse victims. Fill in the form above or call us today for a confidential and free conversation with one of our female attorneys or paralegals.
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