The signatories acknowledge that:

• The causes of crime are complex and varied and that solutions to these problems need to consider the healing and social upliftment of communities and the eradication of poverty.
• Crime and Corruption negatively affects the lives of all South Africans.
• As ordinary citizens there is something that we can do to change the culture of crime and corruption in our society.
• We need to abide by all the laws of the land.
• We will not be a part of the cycle of crime and corruption.
• Criminal and Corrupt activities come in many forms including: domestic abuse, violence against women and children, paying and receiving bribes, buying stolen goods, drunk driving, speeding, nepotism (giving jobs to family and friends) and abusing public office for private gain.