Hazing: Build connections, not victims.

As the new academic year begins and integration events approach, we would like to remind you that the friendliness and cohesion of our student community must never come at the expense of respect, dignity, and safety for all.

What the law says (Article 225-16-1 of the French Penal Code): Hazing is a criminal offense. Causing someone, whether consenting or not, to undergo or commit humiliating or degrading acts during school or university events is strictly prohibited and punishable by law. This prohibition is also set out in the institution’s internal regulations, which you accepted upon enrollment.

To ensure your integration weekend goes smoothly, we strongly encourage you to watch these two videos:

• “The origins and mechanisms of hazing”

• “Gender-based and sexual violence in the context of orientation parties”

Take a few minutes to watch them and adopt the right habits right from the start of the year.

If you are a victim or witness of harassment, homophobia, sexism, sexual violence, or discrimination, Centrale Lille has set up a secure and anonymous reporting platform: https://centralelille.signalement.net