Harm Reduction

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Harm Reduction is Lambda Chi Alpha’s approach to risk management. The concept of Harm Reduction puts the action in the hands of the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, and puts emphasis on what you "can do" to make sure your events and activities are prepared in a manner that reduces the potential for problems or harm. In Lambda Chi Alpha, each man must recognize his role as his brothers' brother, understand his duty and act upon personal courage to take care of fellow brothers and friends of the Fraternity. 

The undergraduate brothers have a great stake in the ability to reduce the risk for potential harm at the chapter. The following are the Harm Reduction strategy basics that a chapter can utilize in an effort to be proactive in establishing a consensus amongst brothers on appropriate action and behaviors. 

Harm Reduction Strategy Basics

Identify Activities and Behaviors — Identify those activities and behaviors most likely to put the chapters or individuals at risk for harm.

Build Awareness of the Problem — Build an awareness/sensitivity to why these issues pose risk/harm.

Create a Strategy to Address the Problem — Develop strategies that mitigate those activities causing harm.

Build Chapter Consensus to Carry Out Strategies — Ensure that each brother is ready and willing to be their brothers' brother.

Recognition and adherence to Lambda Chi Alpha’s policies, procedures, and a brother’s duty to be his brothers' brother provide the greatest opportunity to reduce the risk for potential harm in the brotherhood. 

Areas of Harm Reduction

• Education & Awareness
• Policies
• Event Planning
• Crisis Management
• Life & House Safety
• Insurance