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Medical Amnesty & Good Samaritan Protocol
Sacramento State is passionate about our commitment to student safety, and its primary concern is the health and safety of its members. The Medical Amnesty
and Good Samaritan (MAGS) Protocol removes barriers when seeking help for community members in potentially life-threatening situations involving personal use
of alcohol and other drugs or substances. The MAGS Protocol encourages shared responsibility of our community, commits to educational outcomes, and generally
removes punitive sanctions for infractions involving alcohol and/or other drugs and substances for both the person and/or group making a call for help in good faith as
well as the person experiencing a medical emergency.
In cases of medical emergency or crisis, Sac State Students and Registered Student Organizations are encouraged to care for their community by seeking appropriate
emergency personnel. This protocol should ease concerns for any reason for hesitation that students and members of student organizations may have in seeking help
for others in an emergency or crisis.
In situations involving risk or danger to health and/or safety, members of the Sac State community are expected to act and call emergency personnel, regardless of
possible University, Housing, or Student Organization policy violations.
If a Student or Registered Student Organization seeks appropriate emergency personnel response at the time of the incident, generally, the University will not assign
punitive sanctions to the reporting student or Registered Student Organization(s) for violations of alcohol or drug policies/laws (Student Housing Policies, Title V, and/
or Student Organization Code of Conduct), which took place during or immediately before the time of the incident. It is also strongly encouraged that the student or
leader of the student organization report in a timely manner to the University.
All incidents will be documented, and the student(s) or Registered Student Organization may be required to meet with University staff, and educational outcomes may
be assigned. Additionally, the University will continue to fulfill all legal obligations in reporting incidents to appropriate University and law enforcement officials (i.e.
Title IX and Clery).
Whether it’s an incident related to alcohol, drugs, sexual violence, or hazing, generally, you and the person in need won’t get in trouble. If someone needs help,
make the call!
Zero Tolerance Policy on Violence and Hostile Behavior
To promote a safe and respectful residential community, University Housing Services at California State University, Sacramento, will implement a Zero Tolerance Policy
on Violence beginning Fall 2025. This policy is designed to address rising incidents of physical altercations, threats, and harassment that compromise the health, safety,
and well-being of students living in on-campus housing communities.
Rationale
Sacramento State is committed to creating a living environment that supports academic success, personal growth, and community engagement. Acts of violence, threats,
intimidation, and behaviors that disrupt the sense of safety within our residential spaces are fundamentally inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. This
policy affirms a clear commitment to protect residents and staff, reinforces student accountability, and supports conflict resolution practices where appropriate
CSU Executive Order 1098 gives campuses the discretion to pursue conduct cases for:
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Online harassment,
Group chats that involve threats or bullying,
Social media posts targeting university members.
