The National Pan-Hellenic Conference( NPHC) Joint Position Hazing Statement: BE IT RESOLVED AND RESTATED WITH EMPHASIS ANEW that hazing, pledging, pledge“ lines”, pre-pledge“ lines” or post-intake hazing are strictly prohibited by these NPHC organizations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, RESTATED AND MADE KNOWN that these NPHC organizations are committed to eradicate the scourge of hazing and to that end
That the intake process has been recodified by each organization, which permits the conduct of intake only when specifically authorized by the officer placed in charge of the process and at only such times, places and in the presence of persons specifically authorized and certified to conduct the intake process; That prospective members and the parents of collegiate applicants are advised that hazing is not a requirement for membership, nor is it tolerated; That members and prospective members must attest that they are fully aware of the organization’ s policy against hazing and will not engage in prohibited conduct and that the organization will fully cooperate with law enforcement authorizes and with university officials in the investigation and prosecution of hazing or other illegal activity;
That members and applicants for membership are also put on written notice that they will be held responsible to the organization for violation of policies against hazing and the organization will pursue full remedies allowed by the law to obtain indemnification for damages caused by the actions of the members or applicants who participated in illegal, unauthorized or prohibited conduct despite notice to refrain from such conduct;
That each organization shall enforce severe penalties, including expulsion, for proven violations of its policies against and impose sanctions against a chapter involved and cooperate with the university in implementing sanctions by the university;
That members and applicants for membership shall be required to immediately notify the national office of the Fraternity or Sorority, the local chapter advisor, university officials and law enforcement officials of any observed hazing incident or improper activity believed to be in violation of the policy against hazing, without
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