Sexual Misconduct Prevention

What You Can Do

FHSI Consortium Members understand that their chapter members are responsible for their actions as an individual and as a brother. Chapter members must understand their own sexuality and be aware of social pressures. Remember that prior permission for sexual activity with a partner does not automatically apply to the current situation.

If individuals notice a situation that requires immediate intervention, as most sexual misconduct situations will, then you need to assess the situation for your safety. Also, think about whether there’s another individual(s) who can assist you with addressing the situation, or shutting down the event. Most importantly, think through your plan of action before you start to act.

Chapter leaders in the FHSI Consortium Member Fraternities and Sororities recognize that they should not participate in or allow sexist behavior to occur within their chapter, or on their campus. Verbal harassment of women/men, snide comments and stares can negatively impact a woman’s or man’s sense of well being. The FHSI Consortium Member’s chapter leaders reject sexual stereotypes that define women as passive, weak and irrational, and men as aggressive, macho and dominating. The FHSI recommends avoiding excessive use of alcohol and other drugs that will impair judgment and interfere with effective communication. Sexual misconduct is an extremely serious crime. Sexual intimacy is a free exchange between free people. Intimidation, coercion and force have no place in love-making.