目的

佩珀代因大学 is committed to the highest st和ards of academic excellence 和 Christian values which strengthen lives for purpose, service, 和 leadership. Hazing is a violation of our Christian teaching that all people are created in the image of God 和 should be treated with dignity 和 respect. Therefore, Pepperdine is dedicated to a University community free of hazing.

This policy is designed to comply with the Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act (HR 5646) 和 the California Stop Campus Hazing Act (AB 2193), 和 reflects Pepperdine’s commitment to creating a safe, respectful, 和 supportive environment for all students 和 employees.

政策

联邦法律、州法律和大学政策都禁止欺侮学生。 This policy applies to all employees 和 students, organizations, including but not limited to student organizations governed by the Inter-Club Council (ICC), Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Panhellenic Council, Sports Club Council, athletic teams, 和 unrecognized student organizations (e.g. organizations who were once recognized but lost their charter).

欺侮他人是违法的。 See California Penal Code section 245.6 ("Matt's Law") 和 Education Code section 66305 et seq. Individuals found guilty of hazing may be imprisoned 和/or fined. Matt's Law also allows individuals harmed by hazing to sue those involved. Hazing is also prohibited under the Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act (HR 5646).

欺侮的定义

佩珀代因大学对欺凌的定义很宽泛。 Hazing includes any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person, whether individually or with others, against another person, regardless of that person’s willingness to participate, that:

(I) is committed in connection with an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in an organization, group, team, association, society, or club; 和

(II) causes or creates a risk above the normal risk of college life, or physical or psychological injury.

佩珀代因将欺凌分为三种类型：

微妙的被欺侮

Subtle hazing typically involves activities that breach reasonable st和ards of mutual respect 和 place new members on the receiving end of ridicule, embarrassment, or humiliation. 例子包括但不限于：

• Any activity that is presented as optional but has real or perceived negative consequences for nonparticipation (i.e., not participating in activities results in running laps).
• 欺骗或误导新成员
• 分配缺点
• 对违规行为进行实际或暗示威胁的沉默期
• 剥夺给予其他成员的特权
• 要求新成员履行未分配给其他成员的职责
• 鼓励排除社会接触
• 强迫某人或一群人留在某地的
• 阵容和演练/测试（有时包括辱骂）
• 要求新会员向其他有头衔的会员(例如： "Mr." or "Miss") while they are identified with demeaning terms
• Expecting certain items to be in one's possession (e.g., backpacks, shields, paddles, bricks, etc.)
• Activities that would unreasonably interfere with students' other activities or obligations (academic, extracurricular, family, religious, etc.)
• Required uniforms, costumes, or clothing designating new member 华体会体育 (e.g., t-shirt with "Pledge")
• 剥夺学生的感官意识（视觉、听觉等）

性骚扰被欺侮

Harassment hazing typically involves behaviors that cause emotional anguish or physical discomfort in order to make new members feel like part of the group. Harassment hazing confuses, frustrates, 和 causes undue stress for new members. Some examples include, but are not limited to:

• 言语虐待
• 威胁或暗示的威胁
• Wearing or carrying apparel or items likely to subject the wearer to embarrassment, ridicule, or harm
• Stunt or skit nights with degrading, crude, or humiliating acts, inappropriate scavenger hunts or road trips
• 公开的特技和滑稽表演
• 伪造品牌/切割或心理游戏
• 剃毛：剃掉头部或身体其他部位的毛
• 睡眠剥夺或中断
• 性模拟或任何形式的裸体
• 期望新会员为其他会员提供个人服务——做饭、打扫等。
• Expecting new members to be deprived of maintaining a normal schedule of personal hygiene
• 期待新成员骚扰其他成员
• 有辱人格或侮辱性的采访、游戏和活动

暴力被欺侮

Violent hazing involves behaviors that have the potential to cause physical, 和/or emotional harm. 一些例子包括但不限于：

• 强迫的，强迫的强迫的喝酒或吸毒的
• 殴打，鞭打或其他形式的攻击
• 强迫或强迫摄入物质或混合物
• 燃烧
• 水中毒或其他消费挑战
• 虐待动物虐待或虐待动物
• 任何涉及呕吐物或其他体液的活动
• 预计会有非法活动
• 束缚
• 绑架/绑架
• 在没有适当保护的情况下暴露在极热或极冷的环境中
• 烙印，纹身，穿孔

被动参与与同意

A passive participant is a member who witnesses hazing 和 fails to intervene or report the behavior. 在这项政策下，被动的参与者要承担责任。

同意不是对欺侮的辩护。 Pressure to belong may invalidate genuine consent, 和 participation, even if voluntary, does not excuse hazing behavior.

积极的新会员活动

Pepperdine encourages positive activities that are educationally appropriate, build group unity 和 leadership, 和 develop a sense of belonging, including:

• 社区服务项目
• 领导静修或绳索课程
• 有监督的团体旅行
• 包容性团队建设比赛

Student leaders are required to consult with advisors or University officials before organizing new member activities.

禁止员工欺侮

All Pepperdine employees, including faculty, staff, coaches, 和 advisors, are prohibited from engaging in or encouraging hazing. Employee violations will result in disciplinary action, up to 和 including termination.

调查欺侮事件

Upon receiving a report of potential hazing, the Department of 公共安全, Student Activities, 和/or Human Resources will consider the information provided to determine if an investigation is warranted. Investigations will include reviewing the allegations, interviewing witnesses, 和 sharing the information with the 社区标准办公室, the Student Organizations Judicial Board (SOJB) or with appropriate administrators within Human Resources for final review 和 possible adjudication.

违反欺侮政策的处分

Students or employees who violate the hazing policy will be subject to discipline pursuant to the procedures in the 学生行为准则, University 政策 Manual, 和 other 华体会体育 policies.

欺侮预防，意识和外展计划

佩珀代因大学提供全面的欺凌预防计划，解决：

• 欺侮的识别和预防
• 旁观者干预训练
• 道德领导和团队发展没有欺侮
• 报告选项，包括匿名报告
• 建立团队凝聚力而不欺侮的策略

Prevention education is m和atory for all incoming students before New Student Orientation 和 provided annually to athletic teams 和 Greek-letter organizations. Faculty, staff, coaches, 和 advisors are also required to complete annual hazing prevention education.

一年一度的通知

All students 和 employees will be informed of Pepperdine’s hazing policies annually via New Student Orientation training programs, email communication, 和/or training modules. 政策的更新也将及时发布。

公开报告欺凌行为

佩珀代因大学 will publicly report hazing violations involving student organizations, teams, or clubs including the nature of the violation 和 sanctions imposed. Reports will be maintained online for a minimum of five years following final adjudication.

报告被欺侮

报告正在进行的欺侮行为：

• 校内：公共安全系，310.506.4441
• 校外：911

在欺侮发生后报告：

• 公共安全部，310.506.4700
• 社区标准办公室（TCC 210）， 310.506.4471
• 学生活动（TCC 210）， 310.506.4201

Anonymous reports can be submitted via the LiveSafe app or Wave Tip Line (310.506.7634) or online at /publicsafety/8-report-a-concern/submit.htm

最后更新日期：2025年10月28日
政策联系: 社区标准