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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 »
Research-to-Practice Series: Part 3
This is the final installment of our three-part research-to-practice series this year, highlighting our hazing prevention research and the related strategies and resources developed. In Part 3, we explore hazing in athletics, the military, and other spaces such as Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOS), and highlight other prominent intersecting topics such as sexual violence. As… 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 »
Research-to-Practice Series: Part 2
Building on Part 1, Part 2 of our ongoing Research-to-Practice Series summarizes peer-reviewed research from StopHazing’s research team and offers practical resources to help you prevent hazing in your community. At StopHazing, we believe in turning research into actionable strategies, and this edition highlights tools that can make a real difference in your efforts. This… Continue reading »
Research-to-Practice Series: Part 1
StopHazing Launches Research-to-Practice Series: Part 1 – Diving into Hazing Prevention Research and Accompanying Research-informed Resources. At StopHazing, we are excited to introduce the Research-to-Practice Series, a three-part initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application in hazing prevention. This series will highlight key findings from our peer-reviewed studies, along with… 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 »
What to Consider Before Joining a New Group: Tips from College Students
Guest Writers: Eleanor Tyne and Ella Allan-RahillFebruary 2024 Starting college, we were both interested in joining many clubs to get acquainted with our institutions and make some friends. There were many groups available, from varsity sports to academic clubs, performing arts, and more. Both of us have joined groups and left groups as we’ve tried… Continue reading »
StopHazing Announces New Staff Member: Hazing Database and Outreach Coordinator
November 2023 | Orono, Maine | StopHazing announces a new staff member, Megan DeShon-Runge, as the Hazing Database and Outreach Coordinator. Megan DeShon-Runge (she/her/hers) joins the StopHazing team in the role of Hazing Database & Outreach Coordinator. Megan steps into this role with 10+ years of combined experience in higher education including work with fraternity… Continue reading »
Partnership Announcement: Family channels grief into gift to support UMaine’s hazing prevention research
November 14, 2023 | Last week, the University of Maine shared Family channels grief into gift to support UMaine’s hazing prevention research, detailing a generous gift from Jolayne Houtz and Hector Martinez, establishing the Samuel Martinez Hazing Prevention Fund at the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, in honor of their son,… Continue reading »
Student Journalist Creates Video Highlighting Campus Hazing, A Taboo Topic with Long-Term Damaging Effects
October 23, 2023 Guest writer: Ella Allan-Rahill, Student Research-to-Practice Intern* As a student intern with StopHazing, it is always exciting to see the hazing prevention work of others my age. Earlier this year, Jillian Taylor, a recent graduate and student journalist at Southern Methodist University (SMU), created a video discussing her perspective on the hazing… Continue reading »