Participation in Abuse-free is restricted to recovering spouse abusers -- that is, individuals who have exhibited controlling, intimidating, or violent behaviors in intimate relationships, and are making a sincere effort to change and to build an abuse-free life -- and those who are uncertain but concerned that they might be abusive.

Therapists, law enforcement officials, abuse survivors, clergy, celebrities, members of the media, elected or appointed government officials, advocates, activists, and all others are welcome to participate on the list if they meet these qualifications and are willing to abide by the rules of the list. If not, they are welcome to consider participation in abuse-free-help or abuse-free-support.

Abuse survivors are encouraged to look at the Safe-L mail-list at http://blainn.com/safe/.