Hazing Prevention & Intervention

Hazing Prevention Policy

No chapter, colony, pledge/new member, undergraduate or graduate/alumnus brother shall conduct or condone hazing. “HAZING” refers to any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that humiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.

“Hazing” may include but is not limited to the following: binge drinking and drinking games; personal servitude; sleep deprivation and restrictions on personal hygiene; yelling, swearing and insulting new members/pledges individually or collectively; inappropriate consumption of any substances or smearing of such on one’s skin; branding including the use of markers; physical beatings; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; sexual simulation and sexual assault; being forced to wear apparel which is embarrassing, humiliating, or not morally in good taste; quests; treasure hunts; scavenger hunts; morally-degrading or humiliating games and activities; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; road trips; and/or any other activity which is inconsistent with academic achievement, fraternal, college or university policy, or applicable state law.

Membership Rights Statements

Recognizing that Membership Rights Statements can be a useful tool in helping individuals recognize hazing, the FHSI Staff created model Membership Rights Statements covering:

• New Member/Pledge Rights
• Initiated Member Rights
• Alumni Member/Advisor Rights

These documents are available upon request from the Fraternal Health and Safety Initiative (FHSI@jrfco.com).