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Research-based Training Highlights from the HPA
October 21, 2021 As we now find ourselves mid-semester of the fall season of the academic year, we’re reflecting on all the hard work and both the ever-shifting responsibilities and priorities that campus professionals continue to tackle on a daily basis. Earlier last month, StopHazing hosted another virtual Hazing Prevention Academy (HPA) for numerous committed… Continue reading »
Research-to-practice Insights in Response to a New Anti-hazing Law in Ohio
October 7, 2021 Recently, the movement to strengthen state anti-hazing laws has gained momentum, sadly fueled by hazing tragedies. Currently, 44 states have anti-hazing laws in place, and they vary greatly in terms of scope and impact. Today, the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) released its new hazing prevention guidance in light of Collin’s… Continue reading »
StopHazing’s 2021 NCSAM and NHPW Agenda
Mark your calendars – September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) and National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) is September 20-24th this year! RSVP, register, and set reminders now – you don’t want to miss any of it! The following StopHazing programs and resources are sponsored by: United Educators StopHazing’s 2021 Research Summit | Sept.… Continue reading »
30+ National Organizations Endorse the REACH Act
August 10, 2021 Last month over 30 organizations joined Clery Center, StopHazing, and Safe Campuses, LLC, in signing a coalition letter urging Congress to prioritize the REACH Act. The breadth of organizations represented in this letter underscores not only the vast support for the REACH Act, but the intersection of hazing with other campus safety concerns such… Continue reading »
Q & A: Commitment to Hazing Prevention at Humboldt State University
June 22, 2021 When we launched the Campus Commitment to Hazing Prevention: Action Guide in partnership with the Clery Center late last month, we heard from leaders about their campus’ commitment to hazing prevention. Keep reading to learn more about Humboldt State University’s commitment to hazing prevention from Vice President of Enrollment Management, Dr. Jason L. Meriwether. 1. What are… Continue reading »
SNAP: Student Network for Advocacy and Prevention
SNAP: Student Network for Advocacy and Prevention Announcing – SNAP! StopHazing’s Student Network for Advocacy and Prevention (SNAP) is a student-led group dedicated to hazing prevention education and advocating for its comprehensive prevention. This group consists of student-leaders at all levels, working together to #StopHazing in their communities, schools, and campuses across the U.S. and… Continue reading »
Q & A: Commitment to Hazing Prevention at the University of Texas at Austin
When we launched the Campus Commitment to Hazing Prevention: Action Guide in partnership with the Clery Center late last month, we heard from leaders about their campus’ commitment to hazing prevention. Keep reading to learn more about the University of Texas at Austin’s commitment to hazing prevention from Associate Vice President of Student Life, Doug… Continue reading »
REACH – Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Address Hazing on College Campuses
Read the press release below for REACH, an evidence-informed anti-hazing bill. For more information about REACH and why campuses need standardized reporting requirements as a component of hazing prevention, visit stophazing.org/policy March 18, 2021 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), along with Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Bob Casey (D-PA), reintroduced legislation to… Continue reading »
Advocating for Policies that Prioritize the Safety of College Students
January 28, 2021 As a continued collaborator with the Clery Center and an organization advocating for stronger policies to keep students safe, StopHazing urges you to read the following blog post to understand what’s on the horizon for campus safety and hazing prevention legislation. Blog post published by the Clery Center: “Never has the passing… Continue reading »
StopHazing Redesign Prompts Reflection: Then and Now
January 19, 2021 By Dr. Elizabeth Allan, StopHazing Principal Shifting gears amidst the pandemic brought many challenges but also some unexpected opportunities. Among these, for StopHazing, was reallocating resources that would ordinarily be allocated to conference travel and redirecting them toward improvements to our website, www.stophazing.org. While the site redesign project was on our “to… Continue reading »