We, the undersigned students, faculty, and staff, strongly urge the University of Maryland to enact a good samaritan policy that encourages students to call the paramedics in the event of medical emergencies by updating the existing limited Promoting Responsible Action in Medical Emergencies Policy. Although the current policy protects students in the event of an alcohol overdose, it overlooks other drugs which are also present in the college environment; thus, students are still deterred from calling for help in potential drug overdose situations because they are afraid of being punished under the university’s drug policies, and each minute spent panicking about potential consequences of calling could mean the difference between a student's life and death. The University of Maryland should bring itself in line with many of the top universities in the country by guaranteeing judicial amnesty to students who have the good sense to call for help when it is needed. This would save students’ lives and promote health, safety, and responsibility on campus.
The current limitation of the university policy continues to put students at unnecessary risk during medical emergencies. Behind the scenes I am compiling research on comprehensive amnesty programs at peer institutions to present to the administration.
November 30, 2011
The steady growth of this petition demonstrates a clear consensus regarding the urgent need for comprehensive medical amnesty on our campus. This momentum highlights the community commitment to prioritizing student safety over punitive measures.
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Emily Roberts
14 years ago
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UMD needs to stop pretending this stuff doesnt happen. safety should be the priority over punishment.
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Sarah Grant
14 years ago
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Too many people are scared to call 911 because they think they will get expelled. This is literally about someone staying alive. Do the right thing UMD.
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Jessica Acosta
14 years ago
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it makes absolutely no sense to only have amnesty for alcohol. Drugs exist on every campus. stop punishing kids for trying to help.
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Tyler Chen
14 years ago
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about time. students shouldnt have to choose between getting help and their college career.
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Mike Palmer
14 years ago
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Fix this policy now. No one should be worried about getting in trouble when their friend is dying on the floor.
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David Day
14 years ago
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This would have saved my friend so much stress last semester. PLEASE change this.
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We, the undersigned students, faculty, and staff, strongly urge the University of Maryland to enact a good samaritan policy that encourages students to call the paramedics in the event of medical emergencies by updating the existing limited Promoting Responsible Action in Medical Emergencies Policy. Although the current policy protects students in the event of an alcohol overdose, it overlooks other drugs which are also present in the college environment; thus, students are still deterred from calling for help in potential drug overdose situations because they are afraid of being punished under the university’s drug policies, and each minute spent panicking about potential consequences of calling could mean the difference between a student's life and death. The University of Maryland should bring itself in line with many of the top universities in the country by guaranteeing judicial amnesty to students who have the good sense to call for help when it is needed. This would save students’ lives and promote health, safety, and responsibility on campus.
The current limitation of the university policy continues to put students at unnecessary risk during medical emergencies. Behind the scenes I am compiling research on comprehensive amnesty programs at peer institutions to present to the administration.
November 30, 2011
The steady growth of this petition demonstrates a clear consensus regarding the urgent need for comprehensive medical amnesty on our campus. This momentum highlights the community commitment to prioritizing student safety over punitive measures.
6 Comments
E
Emily Roberts
14 years ago
Featured
UMD needs to stop pretending this stuff doesnt happen. safety should be the priority over punishment.
S
Sarah Grant
14 years ago
Featured
Too many people are scared to call 911 because they think they will get expelled. This is literally about someone staying alive. Do the right thing UMD.
J
Jessica Acosta
14 years ago
Featured
it makes absolutely no sense to only have amnesty for alcohol. Drugs exist on every campus. stop punishing kids for trying to help.
T
Tyler Chen
14 years ago
Featured
about time. students shouldnt have to choose between getting help and their college career.
M
Mike Palmer
14 years ago
Featured
Fix this policy now. No one should be worried about getting in trouble when their friend is dying on the floor.
D
David Day
14 years ago
Featured
This would have saved my friend so much stress last semester. PLEASE change this.
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UMD needs to stop pretending this stuff doesnt happen. safety should be the priority over punishment.