Good Samaritan Policy

It seems to happen all the time, and people always seem to be fixing it, but why is hazing still a problem? The definition of Hazing is the imposition of humiliating physical training and initiation tasks that are part of a program. Hazing seems to happen mainly in the Greek life during the week long process of pledging. This can be caused by excessive drinking, dangerous activities, irresponsibility, etc. Hazing has been brought into the public eye many times, but it doesn’t seem to be disappearing. Many people wish to think that it is but in reality, like the University of Maine found, 55% of students who participate in group activities connected to sororities or fraternities are hazed. There have been many instances where hazing has caused …show more content…
One solution that will be very helpful is actually one we have here at the University at Buffalo. This fix that is available is called the Good Samaritan Policy. This policy was made for a situation where a student can call if another student has consumed alcohol or drugs to a point of severe intoxication or injury and needs medical assistance. This policy is not to be confused with New York State’s Good Samaritan Law, because the one at UB only applies to the university’s policies, such as eliminating judicial consequences for the students involved. In order for the policy to apply, students must take appropriate actions in accepting the completion of educational activities about alcohol and …show more content…
A lot of people will support the Greek system and there are multiple reasons why they should. Being involved in a fraternity or sorority is good for many reasons, for example, being connected with other students, having the opportunity to take part in charity work and for some, increasing the probability of finding a job in the future. Many don’t see the good that come out of the Greek life because there are instances when something goes horribly wrong, especially in matters of hazing. The statistics prove that not all students who do pledge are hazed so one can see how this topic would be controversial. Another solution that might be helpful in dealing with this reality of hazing would be to do more good than bad. Now, some may say that they do plenty of good, while that is true in some cases, but sometimes you want to do enough good where it can be seen. Putting the energy of the members into a big charitable project will help make a name for that house, and will distract the sisters, brothers and pledges from participating in dangerous activities. This solution could work if the University would make it mandatory to spend x amount of hours on this project and set a deadline for maybe say, the end of pledge