Hazing Webinar

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University Hazing Education Team HAZING
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• LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Definition of Hazing
• Hazing continuum
• How and why Hazing occurs
• Consequences of Hazing
• Preventing Hazing

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THE BIG PICTURE
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• DEFINITION
• Initiation or pre-initiation
• Bodily injury
• Physical or mental harm

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Hazing Continuum

Hazing Lite
Group Activity
D E A T H
Hazing
Safety Health
Fun Games
Activity Progression
Spectrum
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University of Wisconsin 2006/2008
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St. Ignatius Prep-2007
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Cal State LA- 2002
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Chico State - 2004
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Cal Poly SLO - 2008
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• CONSEQUENCES
• Student Code of Conduct
• www.csusm.edu/dos/
• Probation Expulsion

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• 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?

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• CONSEQUENCES

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

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• CONSEQUENCES
• Penal Code
• Fine Lawsuit Prison

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PREVENTING HAZING

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

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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?

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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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Contact UHET

• Dean of Students Office
• [phone]
• http//www.csusm.edu/dos/hazing/index.html

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DONT LET IT HAPPEN