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July 22, 2022


To all Keio students,

Precautions for Summer Break

It is safe to assume that Keio students have a range of activities planned over the summer break. However, it is precisely at this time of year, when students feel more free and relaxed, that they are prone to let their guard down and get into trouble. We strongly encourage all Keio students to heed the following precautions in order to ensure their summer breaks are both safe and fulfilling.
The incidence and severity of cases of harmful sexual misconduct has been on the upsurge in recent years. In response, the Student Affairs Center has created a leaflet to introduce consultation services and a video to raise awareness of this issue. We urge all students to review the section on harmful sexual misconduct below, read through the leaflet, and watch the video.

■ Extracurricular activities
While student groups likely have various plans for activities in place, including plans for overnight trips, participants are requested to read the guidelines for officially authorized student clubs that were posted on the Keio University Student Website at the link below. Summer is also the season when the risk of heat stroke is at its highest. Please take steps to protect yourself when participating in club activities, and at all other times.
Keio University Student Website: Student Club Extracurricular Activities

■ Harmful sexual misconduct
Keio University strongly condemns any incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, lewd behavior, the taking of nonconsensual intimate photos or videos, stalking, and other forms of harmful sexual misconduct. Not only will these acts be subject to criminal and civil liability, but they also represent an affront to the dignity of both the perpetrators and victims, who are left with serious psychological trauma.
The Student Affairs Center has created a new video (Japanese language) to raise awareness of and prevent incidences of sexual crimes. The video is divided into 12 parts, each about 1-2 minutes long.
The video can be viewed via the Box link below. All Keio students are strongly encouraged to watch this video and to grasp the gravity of this issue.
https://keio.box.com/s/zrtswmypmym2ocsvsnxopusa18v5rdlg
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Additionally, we have prepared the "yorisoi2022English Version.pdf" leaflet which introduces the various consultation services available to anyone who has become a victim of sexual assault or other form of sexual misconduct. We urge you not to keep an issue such as this to yourself and to make use of the services listed, which include 24-hour-hotlines and multilingual support.

■ Prohibition on unsafe drinking behaviors
Consumption of alcohol by persons under the age of 20 and coercing others to consume alcohol are strictly prohibited, even at online drinking parties. Be mindful that, depending on how it is consumed, alcohol can be life-threatening, and carry long-term physical and social consequences.
Keio University Student Website: Precautions related to alcohol consumption

■ Prohibition on illegal acts and acts that violate public order or morals
Students are prohibited from engaging in illegal activities including coercing others to drink, using drugs, violence, fraudulent business practices, or any other activities that run counter to public order or morals. Do NOT neglect the serious social consequences that ill-chosen comments or careless actions carry. The life, wellbeing, property, and dignity of others are respected at Keio University and the community of peers which it encompasses.
Keio University Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Charter for the Promotion of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Japanese language)
Announcement of the establishment of the Keio University Charter for the Promotion of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Japanese language)

■ Behavior in public and comments on social media platforms
We ask that students take personal responsibility for their words and actions and avoid becoming a nuisance to others by acting in self-centered ways in public or making inconsiderate comments on social media. Incidents of improper behavior in and around Hiyoshi Station that disturb locals have become frequent. We remind Keio students that they should be mindful that they are to serve as a "source of honorable character" and a "paragon of intellect and morality" in the community.

■ Preventing accidents on mountains, in the water, and in traffic
Mountain-, water-, and traffic-related accidents become more frequent during long breaks. Give utmost attention to avoid causing or becoming involved in such accidents.

Finally, we urge students to not to neglect to take measures for preventing COVID-19 infections throughout the summer break. New infections have reached an alarming level. Be sure to check the guidelines for preventing and limiting the spread of COVID-19 infections on the Keio University Student Website below, remain vigilant, and strive to protect yourself and those you care about from becoming infected.
Keio University Student Website: Preventing and limiting the spread of COVID-19 infections
If you do become infected, please follow the guidance below and report the infection to the university.
Flowchart for when a member of a student club tests positive for COVID-19.

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