College Hazing

College Hazing Hazing refers to any activity expected of someone joining a group that humiliates, degrades, or risks emotional and/or A great deal of attention has been focused on hazing violence and deaths, but these high profile cases represent a very small portion of all hazing incidents. Much more common, but varied in nature, are initiation rituals, experienced by more than half of college students. The majority of students even consider these forms of hazing a positive experience and a cultural tradition, which helps explain why eradicating hazing from the college culture is extremely difficult. physical harm, Frequently reported college hazing behaviors 30% 20% 10% 0% Participate in a drinking game 8 cut of 10 individuals who Sing or chant alone or with selected members Drink alcohol until getting sick or passing out regardless of the person's willingness to participate. Associate with specific people and not others reported hazing behavior did not consider it hazing. Deprive self of sleep Be yelled, screamed, or cursed at by members Endure harsh weather without proper clothing Perform sex acts with the opposite gender How big of an issue is it? 61%) Frequently reported hazing groups of males are hazed in In a survey of 11,500 college students, 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% Varsity athletic team Social fraternity/sorority Club sport Performing arts organization Intramural team Recreation club Academic club college, compared to 52%) group 55% (hazing said they were hazed in a group initiation. of females. What's being dene? Often, hazing behavior is in view of faculty. It's important to educate not It is no secret. While frequently viewed as harmless pranks or silly antics, hazing can involve high-risk 44 just students, but also parents, school faculty, states have anti-hazing laws in place. behaviors that are and the local dangerous or abusive and often illegal. community. Sources: facebook.com/ indianayouth National Study of Hazing The Indiana Youth Institute twitter.com/ 9 indiana_youth www.iyi.org available at www.hazingstudy.org/reports State Anti-Hazing Laws May 2012 available at www.stophazing.org/laws