By registering as a participant of the Domestic Violence Resource Center's 2008 Online Vigil,

I/we pledge that we are committed to safe and healthy relationships.

• I/we will not knowingly or willingly engage in behaviors that harm, degrade, humiliate or hurt others.
• I/we will not attempt to control others through blaming, manipulation, coercion, threats, promises or rewards.
• I/we will not force others to participate in physical or sexual behaviors against their will.
• I/we will not use financial or emotional blackmail against others.
• I/we will take responsibility for our own actions, emotions, reactions, and choices.
• I/we will learn at least one new thing about domestic violence this month. (Don't know where to start? You can start here.)
• I/we will learn one thing I/we could do to help someone experiencing domestic violence. (Read about how to help here.)
• I/we will promote safe and healthy relationships and will do my/our best to model those behaviors for others. (What is a safe and healthy relationship?)