Pledge to Protect^RM is a powerful agreement students sign to pledge that they will do their best to protect their family, friends and peers in potentially dangerous moments concerning alcohol, drugs, and sexual assault. The agreement’s wording is continually being revised by a team of students and educators working in conjunction with Mike Domitrz and The Date Safe Project.  Therefore, we will greatly appreciate receiving your feedback on the below agreement.  After you have read the agreement and/or used it with students, please scroll down this page to share your comments.

How it works?  Students sign two copies of the agreement.  You can download the entire agreement (both pages) when you scroll down this page.  One copy is given to the student to take home (the full one-page agreement) and the second signed agreement is to be placed in specific locations around campus (the 2nd page of the downloadable agreement).  By placing all the signed agreements with hearts around campus, students will realize how many people DO care about this issue and are committed to helping others! 

PLEDGE TO PROTECT^RM

I, ___________________________, pledge to do my best to protect my family, friends, and peers in potentially dangerous situations where drugs, alcohol, a violent person, or other threats to their safety and well-being are present. I will do this by having the focus and self-control necessary to remain aware of my surroundings, the wisdom to identify dangerous situations, and the courage to confront my friends when their judgment is impaired.

I recognize that these dangerous situations may arise at times when people feel safe and comfortable, such as at bars, parties, or in the context of a romantic relationship, and I realize that it may not always be easy to protect people from harm in these situations (example: when alcohol is influencing the situation and a person is trying to “hook up” with another individual). By remaining watchful and showing care and concern, I may help to prevent a sexual assault from occurring.

I understand that the ONLY person responsible for a sexual assault is the person who engages in sexual contact without the consent of the other person. Through my own positive words, actions, and beliefs, I am taking the responsibility of helping to end sexual assault. I will share with people the importance of consent and the need to obtain consent with your partner. I will inform all of my family, friends, and peers that if anyone ever sexually touches them without their consent, I will fully support them (from simply listening to helping them seek support from proper professionals). I will treat all survivors of sexual assault with my respect and admiration. Sexual assault is a horrific and traumatic crime. My active commitment to this project will help reduce the violence in my community and create a safer atmosphere for everyone.

Signature: ______________________________   Date: _________________

**Click here to download printable version in a "pdf" file.
 

YOUR FEEDBACK

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