Anti-Hazing Report

Anti-Hazing Report

AntiHazing Transparency Report and Pennsylvania Act 80 of 2018 & Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act

Reporting Periods Covered:
Academic Years 2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024, 2024–2025
(Calendar Years 2021–2025)

Report Date: January 1, 2026
Next Required Updates: August 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027

Authority and Purpose

Pennsylvania Act 80 of 2018 (Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law),
18 Pa.C.S. § 2801–2810 and 66 Pa.C.S. § 2809
Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act, amending the
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. § 1092(f))

The purpose of this report is to promote transparency, accountability, and campus safety by publicly disclosing hazing violations reported to Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and the institutional response to those reports.

This document serves as Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s combined state and federal hazing transparency report and is publicly accessible on the Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s website.

Institutional Anti-Hazing Policy

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary maintains a zero-tolerance policy prohibiting hazing in any form. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Anti-Hazing Policy, as required under 66 Pa.C.S. § 2808 and the Stop Campus Hazing Act, is published in the Student Handbook and applies to:

Students
Student organizations
Fraternities and sororities
Athletic teams
Recognized and unrecognized organizations affiliated with Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary

Definitions

Institution of Higher Education
An institution located within the Commonwealth authorized to grant an associate or higher academic degree.

Organization
Any fraternity, sorority, association, club, society, corps, athletic team, or similar group whose members are primarily students or alumni, including national or international affiliates.

Hazing (18 Pa.C.S. § 2802)
Hazing includes any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed for initiation, affiliation, or continued membership that causes or coerces a student to:

Violate federal or state law
Consume substances that pose a risk of harm
Endure physical, mental, or sexual brutality
Experienced conduct likely to cause bodily injury

Reasonable and customary athletic, law enforcement, or military training is excluded.

Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act Transparency Requirements

In accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, this report includes:

Hazing incidents involving student organizations, whether recognized or unrecognized
The name of the organization, when applicable and required
Dates of reported incidents and resolutions
A general description of the violation and investigation outcome
Sanctions imposed, if any
Affirmative disclosure when no hazing violations occurred

No personally identifiable student information is included.

Reporting Methodology

Pennsylvania Act 80:
Requires disclosure of hazing violations reported to the institution for the previous five calendar years, updated biannually (January 1 and August 1).
Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act:
Requires public disclosure of hazing violations for the previous four academic years.

To satisfy both requirements, the Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary uses calendar-year reporting, cross-referenced to academic years where applicable.

Hazing Incident Findings:

Academic Year 2025–2026 (Partial Academic Year)
(August 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025; January 1 Act 80 Update)

Year / Report #Subject of ReportDate & Location of IncidentDate of ResolutionStudent OrganizationType of HazingInvestigation StatusSanction

No hazing violations were reported during this period.

Academic Year 2024–2025 (Partial Academic Year)
(January 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025; August 1 Act 80 Update)

Year / Report #Subject of ReportDate & Location of IncidentDate of ResolutionStudent OrganizationType of HazingInvestigation StatusSanction

No hazing violations were reported during this period.

Academic Year 2023–2024 (Calendar Year 2023–2024)

Year / Report #Subject of ReportDate & Location of IncidentDate of Resolution

No hazing violations were reported during this period.

Academic Year 2022–2023 (Calendar Year 2022–2023)

Year / Report #Subject of ReportDate & Location of IncidentDate of Resolution

No hazing violations were reported during this period.

Academic Year 2021–2022 (Calendar Year 2021–2022)

Year / Report #Subject of ReportDate & Location of IncidentDate of Resolution

No hazing violations were reported during this period.

Record Retention and Privacy

• Reports are retained for five (5) years in compliance with 66 Pa.C.S. § 2809(g)
• No personal identifying information is disclosed

• Organization names are included only when required by federal law

Certification of Compliance

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary certifies that this Anti-Hazing Transparency Report has been prepared and published in compliance with all applicable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and federal laws, as well as institutional accreditation standards.

This report fulfills the requirements of:

• Pennsylvania Act 80 of 2018 (Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law), including biannual reporting, five-year retention, and public disclosure requirements;
• The Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act, as an amendment to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)).

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary certifies that:

• All hazing violations reported to the institution during the applicable reporting periods are disclosed herein, regardless of criminal charging or organizational recognition status;
• Periods during which no hazing violations were reported are affirmatively disclosed;
• Personally identifiable information has been excluded in accordance with FERPA and Pennsylvania confidentiality provisions;
• Records supporting this report are maintained in compliance with federal expectations and Pennsylvania Act 80 retention requirements.

In accordance with the Clery Act, hazing incidents meeting the federal definition of a Clery-reportable offense are cross-referenced in Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Annual Security Report (ASR). The anti-hazing policy and hazing prevention information are included in the ASR as required under 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f). This report supplements, but does not replace, CleryAct disclosures. The ASR is published annually by October 1 on Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary website.

St Charles Borromeo Seminary further affirms that this report supports compliance with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Standards, including:

• Standard II (Ethics and Integrity) through transparency and legal compliance;
• Standard V (Educational Effectiveness Assessment) through review of hazing-related data to inform prevention efforts;
• Standard VI (Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement) through appropriate allocation of resources and continuous improvement;
• Standard VII (Governance, Leadership, and Administration) through clear oversight and accountability structures.

This report is reviewed prior to publication by appropriate offices responsible for student conduct, campus safety, and compliance and is published in good faith to promote student well-being, institutional accountability, and continuous improvement.

Published: December 23, 2025

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