The Pledge

The SafeHome Pledge

SAFE FROM DRUGS

SAFE FROM ALCOHOL

SAFE FOR CHILDREN TO GROW

I PLEDGE TO PROVIDE A SAFEHOME FOR PARENTS OF

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

	I will not allow parties or gatherings in my home when I am not there.
	I will not serve minors nor will I allow youth under the legal drinking age (21) to consume alcohol or to use drugs in my home or on my property.
	I wish for communication with any parent who personally observes my child using alcohol or other drugs.
	I will communicate with any SafeHomes parent of a child I personally observe using alcohol or other drugs.

I PLEDGE TO PROVIDE A SAFEHOME FOR PARENTS OF

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

	I will provide adult supervision of all children visiting my home.
	I will provide a secure storage place for all forms of alcohol, firearms and other potentially hazardous items.
	I will communicate with other parents on behavior expectations (acceptable movies, computer use, sleep-overs, etc.)

I will provide a safe, drug-free environment for my child to grow.

The Student Pledge Against Gun Violence is a national program that honors the role that young people, through their own decisions, can play in reducing gun violence. It was most recently observed in schools on October 20, 2004, last year's Day of National Concern about Young People and Gun Violence. This year's date is October 19, 2005. The program provides a means for beginning the conversation with young people about gun violence. It refers teachers, counselors, and community leaders to valuable resources, includes curriculum suggestions that can be integrated with existing academic programs, and contains information about how your school can participate. Feel free to contact us with questions by calling (507) 645-5378 or by emailing us at mlgrow@pledge.org.