Party Monitor Training

1. Party Monitor Training

2. Contents • Party Monitor Responsibilities • Event Registration Process • Social Host Liability • Liability • North Carolina Alcohol Laws • Duke University Policies • Fire Codes and Safety

3. Contents, cont. • Assessing Levels of Intoxication • Intoxication Rate • Medical Assistance • Diffusing Conflicts • Sexual Assault • Monitoring Entrances • Go Green! • Party Monitor Quiz

4. Party Monitor Responsibilities

5. Party Monitor Responsibilities There are a number of things to do to ensure you are following the guidelines of being a Party Monitor. They are as follows…

6. Do not drink the day of the event Wear the Party Monitor shirt during the entire event Keep hallways clear When needed, call for assistance Be proactive Maintain safety Monitor occupancy levels Guide the organization in following university policies Monitor party guest health and safety Party Monitor Responsibilities

7. Event Registration Process

8. Event Registration Process • Register the event at least 7 days in advance and list Party Monitors for the event on the registration form • Reserve the space where you will hold the event • Consult the OSAF website for additional information for planning events (technical services, catering, etc.)

9. Social Host Liability

10. Social Host Liability • Social Host = anyone who hosts a social gathering, including private individuals, employers, and organizations • Social Host Liability = the liability of a social host who serves alcohol to a guest who later is impaired and injures a third party (through driving or other actions)

11. Social Host Liability, cont. Conditions for Social Host Liability • Social host served alcohol to a guest when: • He/she knew or should have known the person was intoxicated • He/she knew or should have known the person would be driving afterwards **Also note: Serving alcohol to underage individuals is illegal**

12. Liability

13. Liability The following are examples of court cases where students and organizations were found liable: • MIT- fraternity indicted on the charges of manslaughter and fined $4,000 after the death of a student during an evening of binge drinking • Frostburg State University- eight students fined $1,000 and put on five-years’ probation after a student drank himself to death • Louisiana State University- fraternity fined $22,600 after the death of a 20 year old student

14. Liability • Remember: it is illegal to serve alcohol to minors • It is also against university policy for students to serve alcohol- only university bartenders can distribute alcohol

15. Reasonable Efforts to Protect Against Liability

16. Reasonable Efforts to Protect Against Liability You can protect yourself from legal penalties and liabilities by making Reasonable Efforts. Reasonable Efforts are actions you take to prevent illegal alcohol distribution and other alcohol-related problems.

17. Reasonable Efforts to Protect Against Liability Examples of Reasonable Efforts include: • Suggest Food- Provide food and encourage guests to eat • Suggest Non-Alcohol Drinks- Provide and encourage guests to drink non-alcoholic drinks • Refuse Entry- Refuse entry to someone who may cause a problem at the party because they are already intoxicated • Keep Documentation- Document incidents and the manner in which they were addressed

18. Reasonable Efforts to Protect Against Liability Examples of Reasonable Efforts: • Ask problematic guests to leave • Call a cab or find a sober ride home for guests • Call the Police, RA/RC On Call • Monitor Guests • Check ID

19. North Carolina Alcohol Laws

20. North Carolina Alcohol Laws It is important to adhere to all laws of the state of North Carolina. Regardless of your hometown, you are subject to NC laws when in state.

21. North Carolina Alcohol Laws • It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol. A law enforcement officer may also require anyone under the age of 21 to submit to a chemical analysis if there is probable cause that that person is under the influence of alcohol.

22. North Carolina Alcohol Laws • Refusal to submit to a chemical analysis test for an implied-consent offense (e.g. impaired driving) will result in revocation of one’s driver’s license for one year, more in certain circumstances.

23. Duke University Policies

24. Duke University Policies • Undergraduate students should familiarize themselves with the Undergraduate Alcohol Policy which can be found at http://judicial.studentaffairs.duke.edu/policies/policy_list/alcohol.html • Some specifics of the policy continue…

25. Duke University Policies Undergraduate Alcohol Policy Whether on campus or off, the following is prohibited: • Underage possession/consumption • Unsafe/irresponsible behavior • Violation of Community Expectations • General Provisions violation

26. Duke University Policies Underage Possession/Consumption: Students under the age of 21 are not permitted to purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages. Being under the influence of any amount of alcohol is considered a violation of this provision.

27. Duke University Policies General Provisions Violation: No kegs are permitted on campus in private rooms, student apartments, commons rooms, or other public space. (University bartenders may distribute alcohol from kegs in public space at officially approved registered events.)

28. Duke University Policies General Provisions Violation cont.: • Only university-approved bartenders are permitted to distribute alcohol on campus, including alcohol from common-source containers. • All students on university property consuming or possessing alcohol must carry a valid driver’s license, state ID card, military ID card, or passport.

29. Duke University Policies Group-Sponsored Social Functions Recognized groups may be held accountable for violations of the alcohol policy that occur during a group-sponsored event on campus. The group will be held accountable if they failed to take appropriate precautions.

30. Duke University Policies Appropriate Precautions must include: • A party monitor for every 25 persons expected to attend the event • Adequate and accessible non-alcoholic beverages and food • Compliance with all fire safety regulations • Adequate control of access to the event • Enforcing occupancy limits for the venue, including common rooms, hallways, and stairwells • Calling for medical/police assistance as needed • Serving of alcohol by licensed bartenders only

31. Duke University Policies Amnesty Clause Formal disciplinary action will not be taken against students for whom medical assistance is sought, or against those who seek medical assistance for themselves or others, provided that the student/group has not violated other university policies that warrant formal disciplinary action.

32. Fire Codes and Safety

33. Fire Codes and Safety Prior to the event, Party Monitors should familiarize themselves with the building layout and accessibility as well as all exits and maximum occupancy limits. This information can be found at: http://www.fmd.duke.edu/maps/building-ie.asp

34. Fire Codes and Safety The following decorations are prohibited: • Candles • Oil lamps/lanterns • Tiki Torches • Incense • Dried flowers • Hay/Straw • Untreated wall coveringsMust be flame retardant

35. Fire Codes and Safety Exits- DO NOT BLOCK, LOCK, OR OBSTRUCT any door with “EXIT” over it Fire Safety Equipment- Do not move, hide, destroy, or deactivate fire safety equipment. Know the maximum occupancy number for your venue

36. Assessing Levels of Intoxication

37. Assessing Levels of Intoxication Sometimes when you look at a guest you see signs that suggest the guest is intoxicated. These behaviors fall into four different categories called Behavioral Cues.

38. Assessing Levels of Intoxication Behavioral Cues include the following: • Lowered Inhibitions • Impaired Judgment • Slowed Reactions • Loss of Coordination

39. Assessing Levels of Intoxication The signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning: • Person is known to have consumed large quantities of alcohol • Person is unconscious and can’t be awakened • Person has cold, clammy, unusually pale or bluish skin • Person is breathing slowly or irregularly, less than 8 times a minute or 10 seconds or more between breaths • Person vomits while passed out and does not wake up during or after

40. Intoxication Rate

41. Intoxication Rate Physical Size, Gender, and Rate of Consumption can affect a person’s intoxication rate • A smaller person who drinks the same amount of alcohol as a larger person can become intoxicated quicker • A woman who drinks the same amount as a man can become intoxicated quicker • A person who drinks quickly is going to be affected by alcohol and become intoxicated more quickly than a person who drinks slowly

42. Intoxication Rate All alcohol beverages contain pure alcohol and other ingredients. Pure alcohol is the substance that causes intoxication. Each of the following drinks is one serving of alcohol: - 1 ounce of 100- proof liquor • 12 ounces of beer • 5 ounces of wine

43. Intoxication Rate Food Eating food before or while drinking can significantly slow down the intoxication rate. Eating food AFTER drinking DOES NOT slow down alcohol’s absorption or effect. Drug Use Alcohol is a depressant. Mixing it with both legal and illegal drugs can speed up its effects and have an unpredictable outcome.

44. Intoxication Rate • Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is the legal measurement of the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood • Time is the ONLY thing that lowers BAC level • It takes one hour to process one drink out of the body’s system

45. Medical Assistance

46. Medical Assistance Signs of need for medical assistance include: • Loss of coordination • Extremely slowed reactions • You feel like something just isn’t right with the individual • Displaying symptoms of alcohol poisoning

47. Medical Assistance While waiting for assistance for a passed out individual: • Do not leave the person alone! • Turn the person on his/her side to prevent choking • Continue to monitor breathing, responsiveness, skin and lip color, etc. • Don’t try to give them food • Give the person space - disperse the crowd

48. Diffusing Conflicts

49. Diffusing Conflicts Often times conflicts will arise at an event. Below are tips for diffusing conflicts: • Identify appropriate response (suggest food, ask for help from guest’s friends, refuse entry, get a sober escort home, ask guest to leave, ask for assistance from another Party Monitor, etc.) • Do not waver once you’ve made a decision on how to respond • Communicate clearly- Speak loudly and clearly for the guest to understand you. Be polite, honest, straightforward, and do not patronize.

50. Diffusing Conflicts Tips for diffusing conflicts, cont.: • Use “I” statements to avoid seeming judgmental or negative toward guest. Ex: “I am following our campus policy. I cannot allow you to drink at our party.” • Give reasons for your actions • Confront the situation with a partner • Do not put yourself in danger • Remain calm