Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, ethical, and accountable organization for all members, chapters, and communities we serve. National Policies establish the standards and expectations governing member conduct, chapter operations, risk management, organizational communications, and accountability.
All members of Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc., regardless of membership status or leadership position, are expected to understand, follow, and uphold all National policies including but not limited to: the Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. Constitution, Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and code of conducts. Members are also expected to abide by their specific university’s policies.
Members are responsible for their own conduct and accountability by reporting potential policy violations when appropriate. Participation in or knowledge of conduct that violates National policies may be subject to review and investigation in accordance with the organization’s established procedures.
Failure to abide by Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. policies may result in appropriate corrective or disciplinary action as determined by National Leadership.
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for members and non-members. Harassment, intimidation, or hostile conduct, which is defined as but not limited to, unwelcome verbal, written, electronic, or physical behavior that threatens, humiliates, degrades, targets, or substantially interferes with another individual’s ability to participate safely and comfortably in Delta Phi Omega activities, programs, or membership is prohibited regardless of whether the conduct occurs in person, online, at a chapter activity, or in connection with the organization.
Protected Characteristics of Harassment include but are not limited to: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Pregnancy, National origin, Ancestry, Marital Status, Age, Physical Appearance, and Disability.
Anti-Abuse Policy
Delta Phi Omega, Sorority, Inc does not tolerate physical, emotional, mental, or sexual abuse. Toleration, engagement or facilitation is simply not allowed. If any of this occurs you are entitled to an investigation with proper punishments to be made.
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Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy
Delta Phi Omega, Sorority, Inc. does not tolerate sexual harassment, sexism, sexual abuse, or sexually abusive behavior.
Examples of Sexual Harassment include but are not limited to: Unwelcome sexual comments, unwelcome sexual advances, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexually degarding conduct, sex/gender-based intimidation, sexually inappropriate behavior at DPO events, retaliation against someone who reports sexual misconduct.
This policy applies at all events and programming which also includes off-campus activities and assault with a member who is not affiliated with Delta Phi Omega, Sorority, Incorporated.
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. recognizes the importance of providing members with access to resources outside of the Sorority. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which provides free, confidential, 24/7 support from trained support specialists. (RAINN)
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. provides RAINN’s contact information as an external resource for members and others who may need support. Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is not affiliated with or partnered with RAINN, and contacting RAINN is separate from filing a report with Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. Individuals may choose to access RAINN’s services regardless of whether they make a report to the Sorority.
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Text: Text HOPE to 64673
Online Chat: Available through RAINN
Signal and WhatsApp support are also available.
RAINN provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (RAINN)
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Delta Phi Omega, Sorority, Inc. prohibits bullying and intimidation in all forms. Bullying is intentional conduct involving force, coercion, threats, intimidation, manipulation, or other aggressive behavior intended to cause physical, emotional, or social harm. Examples may include, but are not limited to: threatening another member, intimidation, stalking, social exclusion intended to cause harm, repeated verbal harassment, manipulation, extortion, physical aggression, cyberbullying, using organizational authority to intimidate another member.
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Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive sisterhood. Discrimination refers to treating an individual or group unfairly, differently, or less favorably because of an actual or perceived protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, protected status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or organizational policy. Discrimination may include denying or limiting opportunities, benefits, participation, membership privileges, leadership opportunities, or access to programs or activities on the basis of a protected characteristic.
Transgender Inclusion Policy
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is also committed to transgender inclusion. A member’s gender identity will not negatively affect their membership within the organization. We encourage all members to express themselves authentically while treating others with dignity and respect.
Reports of discrimination may be investigated through the organization’s established procedures. Members found responsible for discriminatory statements, behaviors, or practices may be subject to corrective or disciplinary action, including required DEI education, suspension, or disaffiliation depending on the circumstances and applicable procedures.
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The Alcohol and Drug Policy establishes requirements for alcohol and controlled substances at DPO-related activities. The illegal use, possession, sale, or distribution of controlled substances is prohibited at DPO activities including members purchasing, serving or facilitating alcohol consumption by individuals under the legal drinking age.
Alcohol and drugs prohibited at:
- Recruitment events
- Membership education
- Candidate meetings
- Chapter meetings
- Membership education traditions
External Events: Active members may not consume alcohol or use drugs before or during DPO-sponsored, hosted, co-sponsored, or co-hosted external events except where specifically permitted by National policy.
Formal: The charter formal is the only external DPO event where alcohol consumption may be permitted, subject to all requirements in the policy.
- Requirements include: legal drinking age, licensed bartender, controlled alcohol service, required security/police presence, no intoxication
Intoxication: Members may not become intoxicated at DPO events.
Examples of behavior that may constitute intoxication include: stumbling, vomiting, excessive or disruptive behavior, cursing or inappropriate conduct, other behavior determined to constitute intoxication.
Members under any circumstance may not smoke, drink, or use drugs while wearing DPO letters, Greek letters or any near DPO paraphernalia.
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Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. maintains a zero-tolerance policy for hazing and strictly prohibits hazing in any form. No member, or chapter, acting on behalf of Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. may participate in, encourage, facilitate, conceal, or knowingly tolerate hazing.
Hazing is defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless action or activity connected to initiation, admission, affiliation, New Member Education, or continued membership that endangers or has the potential to endanger an individual’s physical or mental health or safety, compromises their dignity, or subjects them to coercion, humiliation, intimidation, or unreasonable risk.
Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to:
- Paddling, striking, or any form of physical punishment
- Inappropriate, threatening, punitive, or coercive physical contact with Potential New Members
- Forced or excessive physical activity
- Activities that may cause physical injury or scarring
- Sleep deprivation, excessive fatigue, or extended isolation
- Psychological intimidation, distress, or humiliation
- Humiliating or degrading activities or games
- Forced consumption of food, water, alcohol, or other substances
- Activities involving fire or other unreasonable physical risks
- Scavenger hunts that create unreasonable risk
- Public stunts or activities intended to embarrass or degrade an individual
- Coercive activities or threats used to require participation
- Discriminatory conduct based on race, religion, creed, or other protected characteristics
- Members being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while conducting New Member Education activities
- Any activity determined to be inappropriate by authorized National Leadership
- Any activity that violates university, local, state, federal, or Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. policies
An activity is not permitted simply because it is described as tradition, bonding, team building, initiation, sisterhood, or a rite of passage. An individual’s willingness or consent to participate does not automatically make an otherwise prohibited activity acceptable under this policy.
Reporting Requirements
Members who witness, receive information regarding, or reasonably suspect hazing are expected to report the conduct through the appropriate National reporting process. Charter leadership, Regional Team personnel, and Regional Directors have a responsibility to report suspected hazing or other inappropriate New Member Education activities to the appropriate National Leadership.
Retaliation against any individual who makes a good-faith report, provides information, participates in an investigation, or refuses to participate in suspected hazing is prohibited.
Investigation and Confidentiality
All reports of alleged hazing are subject to review and investigation by the appropriate National Leadership.
Information regarding hazing allegations and investigations will be maintained confidentially to the extent reasonably possible. Information may be shared with appropriate National Leadership when necessary to investigate the allegation, protect members and Potential New Members, or determine appropriate disciplinary action.
Reporting a Violation
Any member, Potential New Member, alumna, or other individual who experiences, witnesses, or becomes aware of suspected hazing should report the matter promptly.
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