Student Hazing is Prohibited
The Sequoias Community College District is committed to providing an academic environment free of
hazing. This page defines hazing
and sets forth a procedure for reporting hazing incidents.
Hazing Can Be A Crime!
Penal Code Section 245.6 may be a felony - Any person who personally engages in hazing that results in death or serious bodily injury as defined in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 243 of the Penal Code, is guilty of either a misdemeanor or a felony, and shall be punished by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding one year, or by imprisonment.
Hazing Defined
Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person against another person regardless of the willingness of such other person to participate, in connection with initiation, affiliation, or continued membership in a student organization, that creates a risk of or causes physical or psychological injury beyond the reasonable risks of normal participation in the District or organization.
Hazing may include, but is not limited to: whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking; sleep deprivation, exposure to extreme elements, or excessive physical exertion; forced consumption of alcohol, drugs, or other harmful substances; coerced sexual acts; activities that induce fear of bodily harm or violate local, state, tribal, or federal laws.
Student Organization Defined
An organization at the District in which two or more of the members are students enrolled at the District regardless of whether the organization is established or recognized by the District. A student organization may include a student club, society, association, athletic team, club sports team, fraternity, sorority, band, or student government.
Report Hazing
Immediate Danger: Call 911 or District Police at 559-730-3999
Anonymous Reports: Individuals may report hazing anonymously.
Confidential Reports: Individuals may also report hazing via a confidential reporting method in which the reporter provides his/her/their identity.
Use the following link to make an on-line report -
https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?CollegeoftheSequoias&layout_id=8
The District will investigate reports of hazing promptly and with confidentiality protected to the extent permitted by law.
