University Hazing Education Team

HAZING

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Definition of Hazing Hazing continuum How and why Hazing occurs Consequences of Hazing Preventing Hazing

STATE AND FEDERAL LAW

THE CSU SYSTEM

OUR CAMPUS

YOUR ORGANIZATION

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSTHE BIG PICTURE

DEFINITION

Initiation or pre-initiation Bodily injury Physical or mental harm

Hazing Continuum

Spectrum

Group Activit

y

Hazing Lite Hazin

g

Fun Game

s

Activity Progressio

n

SafetyHealth

DEATH

University of Wisconsin 2006/2008

St. Ignatius Prep-2007

Cal State LA- 2002

Chico State - 2004

Cal Poly SLO - 2008

CONSEQUENCES

Student Code of Conduct

www.csusm.edu/dos/

Probation Expulsion

CONSEQUENCESCan 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?

CONSEQUENCESIs Hazing against the law?

Could I go to jail for Hazing?

CONSEQUENCES

Penal Code

Fine Lawsuit Prison

PREVENTING HAZINGCreate 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 educationPromote health & safety in CSUSM community

Foster positive campus traditionsPromote positive group identity

Contact UHETDean of Students Office

(760) 750-4935http://www.csusm.edu/dos/

hazing/index.html