Category: Prevention
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 »
HazingInfo.org Launches the Nation’s First Comprehensive Database of Hazing Incidents at Colleges & Universities
HazingInfo.org is the first comprehensive national database of college student hazing at colleges and universities, showcasing data on hazing incidents in college teams, clubs, and organizations. Currently, HazingInfo.org has free data and information posted for 467 institutions in the nine – soon to be ten – states that require colleges and universities to publish campus… Continue reading »
7 Ways to Participate in National Hazing Awareness Week (NHAW)
Participate in National Hazing Awareness Week 2024! NHAW is right around the corner, and this year, StopHazing is excited to offer a range of impactful events and resources designed to combat hazing and promote a culture of safety and respect on campuses nationwide. From informative webinars to film screenings and new resource releases, we have… Continue reading »
Pathbreaking Hazing Prevention Consortium Makes History
May 2024 | StopHazing Contributors | Hazing Prevention Consortium Continuing its pathbreaking work, the Hazing Prevention Consortium (HPC) makes history as the most comprehensive and enduring hazing prevention initiative. Last month, the HPC hosted its largest ever Summit. Film crews and journalists caught a glimpse of how StopHazing is leading the nation and guiding the… Continue reading »
Baruch College Hazing
The following post was written by Colin Schlank, StopHazing Social Media Intern. Colin is a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut. In December 2013, Chun ‘Michael’ Deng passed away, the result of a fraternity hazing ritual. During a weekend retreat to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, brothers from the chapter blindfolded Deng and ordered… Continue reading »
Hazing on School Campuses: What Parents and Students Need To Know
The following resource was originally written by Michelle Chaney, M.D., MScPH for The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at The Massachusetts General Hospital. Despite the illegalization of hazing in 44 states and the implementation of anti-hazing efforts on school campuses across the U.S., these high risk and oftentimes life-threatening practices continue not only in Greek life… Continue reading »
National Hazing Prevention Week Spotlight: University of Central Florida
To celebrate National Hazing Prevention Week, we’re highlighting the efforts of some of the institutions participating in the Hazing Prevention Consortium. We begin with the University of Central Florida. For the students, staff, and administrators that make up the hazing prevention coalition at the University of Central Florida (UCF), the activities of National Hazing Prevention… Continue reading »
“We Don’t Haze” Documentary and Prevention Resources Now Available
StopHazing worked with The Clery Center to develop “We Don’t Haze,” a 17-minute documentary to promote hazing prevention on college campuses. The documentary shares the perspectives of those who have had their lives impacted by hazing and touches on key themes related to hazing prevention such as examples of hazing, how to recognize hazing behaviors, and alternatives to hazing. In… Continue reading »
Black Bear Attack Raises Money For StopHazing
On Saturday, October 4th, The University of Maine Student Wellness Resource Center hosted the 4th annual “Black Bear Attack” adventure race. In total, over 350 students, parents, and community members from throughout the greater Orono area took part in the 3.5 mile race to benefit StopHazing, raising over $1,200. A video and write up about… Continue reading »