Category: Prevention
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 »
Dr. Elizabeth Allan Presents at 2014 Federal Bullying Prevention Summit
StopHazing co-founder Dr. Elizabeth Allan recently gave a presentation at the 2014 Federal Bullying Prevention Summit, an event that brought together over 600 individuals, both in-person and online, to share and discuss issues pertaining to bullying in the United States. A common theme that emerged throughout the course of the conference was the importance of… Continue reading »