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From a Suicide Prevention Advocate: The Effects of Hazing You Can’t See
In this guest blog post, Dennis Gillan, a mental health and suicide prevention advocate and professional speaker, shares his perspective on the intersections of suicide and hazing prevention and calls readers to bring conversations about these topics forward. Dennis serves as the Executive Director of the Half a Sorrow Foundation. Guest writer: Dennis Gillan |… Continue reading »
A statement from Byron Hurt about Caleb Wilson
Byron Hurt, filmmaker and violence prevention advocate, is circulating the following statement in response to the tragic death of Caleb Wilson, student at Southern University who was killed by hazing in February 2025. Caleb was a pledging the same organization Byron Hurt holds membership in, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Note: StopHazing has partnered Byron… Continue reading »
Year-in-Review 2024
It’s time for StopHazing’s annual Year-In-Review! 2024 has been quite a year – let’s recap it together in this blog post. We briefly highlight many of the milestone moments, achievements, updates, new content, and announcements over the last twelve months from the small-but-mighty StopHazing team. Thanks for being a part of the hazing prevention community… Continue reading »
A Historic Step Forward: The Stop Campus Hazing Act Becomes Law
A new era of campus safety has begun. The Stop Campus Hazing Act has officially been signed into law by President Biden, representing a pivotal moment for student safety and well-being. This bipartisan legislation, which amends the now-renamed Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (formerly the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime… Continue reading »
The Hidden Dangers of Secrecy and Tradition in Greek Life: Reflections from A&E’s Houses of Horror (Part Two)
The Role of Tradition and Power in Greek Life Tradition often plays a vital role in shaping the identity of fraternal organizations, frequently celebrated as the glue that binds members together, fosters loyalty, and creates a sense of belonging. Yet, this loyalty can sometimes create a culture of secrecy and tradition that lead to the… Continue reading »
Senate Passes Stop Campus Hazing Act, Landmark Legislation to Combat Hazing on College Campuses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senate Passes Stop Campus Hazing Act, Landmark Legislation to Combat Hazing on College Campuses [Washington, DC, December 11, 2024] Today, the United States Senate passed the Stop Campus Hazing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing hazing on college campuses nationwide. The bill, which previously passed the House of Representatives, will now… Continue reading »
Celebrating the Historic Passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act
After more than a decade of concerted advocacy, research, and collaboration, we are thrilled to announce the passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act—a monumental step in the fight against hazing. This federal legislation, which amends the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act – renamed from ‘Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime… Continue reading »
The Power of Leadership in Preventing Hazing: How Institutional Commitment Makes All the Difference
Hazing remains a significant problem nationwide, harming students and undermining college and university missions. As organizations and institutions work to address hazing, robust and visible leadership is critical to meaningful and sustainable change. Institutional commitment to hazing prevention, with clear, visible leadership and support, can make a significant difference. Senior leaders from 25 colleges and… Continue reading »
The Importance of Reporting Hazing: From a Sister Who Lost Her Brother
The Importance of Reporting Hazing: From a Sister Who Lost Her Brother In this guest blog post, Preston Hazelwood, sister of Lofton who was killed by hazing at the University of Kentucky in 2021, shares her perspective on the importance of reporting hazing. Following her brother’s death, Preston interned with StopHazing as a Research-to-Practice Intern… Continue reading »
Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life – Reflections from A&E’s Series
This post kicks off a series inspired by A&E’s powerful Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life. While this series specifically references fraternity and sorority life, it should be noted that hazing isn’t exclusive to fraternities and sororities- it’s an issue that extends to sports teams, clubs, and other groups. However, fraternity and sorority… Continue reading »