51A. Swift prosecution of mandated reporters who fail or refuse to report such abuse would result in more frequent investigations and convictions in fraternity rape situations where a minor was involved. Additionally, State laws restricting the distribution of alcohol to minors or persons who are visibly intoxicated have substantial penalties. If the laws are engaged initially by the university campus police and by the local police authorities, there could be separate and distinct prosecutions for those responsible for the distribution of such alcohol. University support of such prosecutions is essential, however. Without it, local police authorities have little power to monitor parties at fraternities.
Conclusion There can be only one system of criminal justice and one rule of law.
Until fraternity members are fully punished in our society for their violation of law, they will continue to believe that they can act in lawless ways and commit violence without consequence. This is the core of the problem with the fraternity system. Lawsuits, while a dull tool, are an economic engine which may awaken college and fraternity administrators for sufficient time for them to draw their organizations into the modern age. A more efficient route would be to engage in preventive measures beforehand. Inc. A National Public Non-Profit Organization Campus Watch vol.