University Hazing Education Team HAZING

LEARNING OUTCOMES  Definition of Hazing  Hazing continuum  How and why Hazing occurs  Consequences of Hazing  Preventing Hazing

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS YOUR ORGANIZATION OUR CAMPUS THE CSU SYSTEM STATE AND FEDERAL LAW THE BIG PICTURE

DEFINITION  Initiation or pre-initiation  Bodily injury  Physical or mental harm

Hazing Continuum Spectrum Group Activity Hazing Lite Hazing Fun Games Activity Progression Safety Health DEATHDEATH

University of Wisconsin 2006/2008

St. Ignatius Prep-2007

Cal State LA- 2002

Chico State

Cal Poly SLO

CONSEQUENCES Student Code of Conduct Probation Expulsion

CONSEQUENCES Can you be in violation of the student code of conduct if: -You are a witness of Hazing? -You are a victim of Hazing? -The incident/violation happens Off-campus?

CONSEQUENCES  Is Hazing against the law?  Could I go to jail for Hazing?

CONSEQUENCES Penal Code Fine Lawsuit Prison

PREVENTING HAZING  Create group identity experiences that are positive  Utilize the University Hazing Education Team (UHET) as a resource

PREVENTING HAZING  Is alcohol involved?  Would active/current members refuse to participate?  Is there a risk of mental or physical harm?  Would you conduct this activity in front of parents or media?

University Hazing Education Team  Address Hazing through education  Promote health & safety in CSUSM community  Foster positive campus traditions  Promote positive group identity

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