{"id":1628,"date":"2025-07-29T12:35:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/student-affairs\/?page_id=1628"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:52:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:52:28","slug":"stop-hazing-act-university-policy-and-transparency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/student-affairs\/stop-hazing-act-university-policy-and-transparency\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop Hazing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>(In compliance with California AB\u202f2193 and the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act, H.R.\u202f5646)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Commitment to a Safe, Inclusive Campus<\/h2>\n<p>The 每日大赛 is committed to upholding the safety, dignity, and well-being of all students at the 每日大赛. The University recognizes the harmful effects of hazing and is committed to providing an environment free from intimidation, coercion, and harm. This policy is designed to comply with the provisions outlined in state and federal Stop Campus Hazing Acts (AB 2193 and HR 5646, respectively) and to prevent hazing activities within the University community.\u00a0 This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improving awareness and transparency of hazing, hazing policy and hazing incidents;<\/li>\n<li>Preventing hazing through campus-wide education and training for students, faculty and staff;<\/li>\n<li>Reporting hazing incidents as required by state and federal law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Is Hazing?<\/h2>\n<p>Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act or process committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or person to participate, that:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Is committed in the course of an initiation or preinitiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization or the student body; and<\/li>\n<li>Causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in approved university activities (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletics team), of physical or psychological injury including:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone&#8217;s body, or similar activity;<\/li>\n<li>causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity;<\/li>\n<li>causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances;<\/li>\n<li>causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts;<\/li>\n<li>any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct;<\/li>\n<li>any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, State, or Federal law; and<\/li>\n<li>any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Hazing does not include customary athletic events or university-sanctioned events.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Policy<\/h2>\n<p>The 每日大赛 strictly prohibits hazing, as defined above, in any form in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization.<\/p>\n<h3>Definitions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Hazing:<\/strong>\u00a0any intentional, knowing, or reckless act or process committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or person to participate, that:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha\">\n<li>Is committed in the course of an initiation or preinitiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization or the student body; and<\/li>\n<li>Causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in approved university activities (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletics team), of physical or psychological injury including:\n<ol>\n<li>whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone&#8217;s body, or similar activity;<\/li>\n<li>causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity;<\/li>\n<li>causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances;<\/li>\n<li>causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts;<\/li>\n<li>any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct;<\/li>\n<li>any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, State, or Federal law; and<\/li>\n<li>any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Hazing does not include customary athletic events or university-sanctioned events.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student Organization<\/strong>: An organization at the 每日大赛 (such as a club, society, association, athletic team, club sports team, fraternity, sorority, band or student government) in which two or more of the members are students enrolled at the University, regardless of whether or not the organization is established or recognized by the institution<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognized Student Organization<\/strong>: Any group, club, team, or collective that is recognized or authorized by the University, including fraternities, sororities, athletic teams, and academic clubs. Information on recognition process is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/myportal.laverne.edu\/student-organizations\/recognition-process\">https:\/\/myportal.laverne.edu\/student-organizations\/recognition-process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Initiation<\/strong>: The process by which an individual is introduced to or becomes a part of a group or organization, which may include ceremonial activities, training, or other events.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Reporting and Investigation<\/h3>\n<p>Students who experience, observe or suspect hazing activities are encouraged to report them through <a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?UnivofLaVerne&amp;layout_id=5\">Incident Report Form<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 The Incident Report form allows individuals to report confidentially or anonymously.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Faculty, staff, coaches, advisors, or any other University personnel who become aware of hazing incidents must report them to the Dean of Students Office immediately through the <a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?UnivofLaVerne&amp;layout_id=5\">Incident Report Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Upon receipt of a hazing report, the University will initiate an investigation, which will include interviews with the involved parties, potential witnesses, and any relevant documentation.\u00a0\u00a0 Investigations will be conducted in accordance with the University\u2019s established student conduct process and, for employees, the Employee Handbook, ensuring fairness and impartiality.<\/p>\n<p>If hazing is substantiated, the individuals or groups involved may face disciplinary actions in accordance with the University\u2019s Code of Conduct or Employee Handbook, as applicable.\u00a0 Possible Sanctions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Students<\/strong>: Sanctions may include warnings, suspension, or expulsion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student Organizations<\/strong>: May face suspension or permanent revocation of University recognition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employees<\/strong>: Addressed per applicable University HR procedures and Employee Handbook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Campus Hazing Transparency Reports<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4500\">In compliance with AB\u202f2193 and H.R.\u202f5646, our university will publish <strong data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4430\">semiannual reports<\/strong> documenting any student organizations found responsible for hazing.\u00a0 Reports will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name of organization found responsible<\/li>\n<li>Date of incident<\/li>\n<li>Summary description of the violation, including whether the violation involved use of alcohol or drugs<\/li>\n<li>Findings and sanctions<\/li>\n<li>Date investigation was initiated and date investigation ended<\/li>\n<li>Date notice provided of finding and sanctions to the organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reports will not include any personally identifiable information (PII) about any particular student, or any information that could reveal PII.<\/p>\n<div class=\"collapsible-content-wrapper\">\n<h6 class=\"collapsible-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsible-content-1766174005724\"><strong>January &amp; Spring Semester 2025 (January 1 &#8211; June 30)<\/strong><\/h6>\n<div id=\"collapsible-content-1766174005724\" class=\"collapsible-content\">\n<p><strong>No incidents to report<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsible-content-wrapper\">\n<h6 class=\"collapsible-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsible-content-1766174005724\"><strong>Summer &amp; Fall Semester 2025 (July 1 &#8211; December 31)<\/strong><\/h6>\n<div id=\"collapsible-content-1766174033940\" class=\"collapsible-content\">\n<p><span><strong>Sigma Alpha Epsilon<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date of incident:<\/strong> October 7, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Incident summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New members were told to participate in activities during a new member ritual practice that constituted hazing. The conduct involved a power imbalance and coercion, causing new members to feel obligated to participate due to fear of retaliation. Activities included forced physical exertion (running laps, push-ups, and carrying active members) . No effective intervention occurred during the incident.<\/p>\n<p>Violations did not involve the abuse or illegal use of drugs or alcohol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Findings and sanctions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Responsible for\u00a0<strong>Hazing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Responsible for\u00a0<strong>Concealment and By-standing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sanctions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The organization was placed on probation from November 24, 2025- November 24, 2026, with required progress assessments in Spring 2026 and Fall 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Sanctions included:<br \/>\n-Restrictions on social, recruitment, and new member education activities during Spring 2026<br \/>\n-Mandatory advisor presence at approved events<br \/>\n-Required hazing prevention and bystander intervention education<br \/>\n-Community service requirements for members<br \/>\n-Development and approval of a risk management and chapter improvement plan<br \/>\n-Oversight and approval of future recruitment and education activities<br \/>\n-Participation in National Hazing Prevention Week programming<br \/>\n-Continuation or removal of probation is contingent upon full compliance with all sanctions and demonstrated organizational improvement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date investigation was initiated:<\/strong> October 8, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong> Date investigation ended:<\/strong> November 17, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date of notice to organization:<\/strong> November 24, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Prevention &amp; Education Resources<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Trainings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Summer Orientation Advising &amp; Registration<\/strong>: New students participate in anti-hazing education program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Athletics<\/strong>: All student-athletes playing a sport participated in athletics compliance training that included anti-hazing education.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greek Life:\u00a0<\/strong>All Greek Life student participate in an anti-hazing program during Fraternity &amp; Sorority Life new member recruitment in the Fall and Spring as well as during the Fraternity &amp; Sorority LIfe Conference held annually.<\/li>\n<li><b>National Hazing Prevention Week (Sept 22-26, 2025): <\/b>Events, trainings and tables taking place throughout the week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/student-outreach\/campus-resources\/\"><strong>On-Campus Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"5014\"><strong data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"5012\">Off-Campus Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5017\" data-end=\"5059\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/stophazing.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5017\" data-end=\"5057\">StopHazing.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5017\" data-end=\"5059\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clerycenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5101\">Clery Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5104\" data-end=\"5178\">\n<p data-start=\"5106\" data-end=\"5178\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/hazingpreventionnetwork.org\/national-hazing-prevention-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5106\" data-end=\"5176\">National Hazing Prevention Week<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(In compliance with California AB\u202f2193 and the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act, H.R.\u202f5646) Commitment to a Safe, Inclusive Campus The 每日大赛 is committed to upholding the safety, dignity, and well-being of all students at the 每日大赛. 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