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Hazing and rape culture are more connected than we think
When the abuse of power makes national headlines, we respond by assigning the incident a category: Hazing. Sexual assault. Harassment. Bullying. Abuse. We name the behavior, identify the policy that may have been violated, and ask how to prevent it from happening again. Those questions matter. But they are not enough. The work of prevention… Continue reading »
Beyond the ASR: Putting Hazing Prevention Into Practice
When we talk about hazing prevention, it is easy to focus on what happens after an incident: reporting, accountability, response, and support for those impacted. These efforts are essential, and they are only part of comprehensive prevention. October 1 marks the release of college and university annual security reports, and the first time hazing statistics… Continue reading »
Invincible, Above the Law, & Dangerous: Why the Sigma Chi & Delta Upsilon Drug Operations Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone
“This column is not an anti-fraternity argument. It is, more precisely, a reminder that we must empower our members and aspirants not to accept or encourage these dangerous, unhealthy, and abnormal practices.“ – Dr. Jason L. Meriwether GETTY Images What should be an unbelievable fraternity incident is, sadly, no surprise at all. The drug trafficking… Continue reading »
StopHazing and HazingInfo: Strengthening Hazing Prevention Through Partnership
As we mark National Hazing Awareness Week, we’re excited to share a new chapter for StopHazing: HazingInfo is joining StopHazing. For more than two decades, StopHazing has advanced hazing prevention through research, education, policy, and practice. HazingInfo has built an invaluable public resource for accessing information about hazing incidents and institutional transparency at colleges and… Continue reading »
Hazing Prevention is Not the Enemy of Tradition
By Dr. Elizabeth Allan | August 27, 2026 Back-to-school time means a return to familiar debates about where to draw the line between bonding, traditions, and hazing for college students joining teams, clubs, or Greek-letter organizations. A recent National Review article written by a fraternity industry insider paints a cartoonish portrait of spiteful campus professionals… Continue reading »
Hazing Isn’t Funny: Why Jokes About Hazing Need To Stop
Student Reflection Piece | April 2026 Hazing is often dismissed as a harmless tradition or a rite of passage. Whether in sports teams, fraternities and sororities, or even workplaces, these behaviors are frequently laughed off as “just part of the process.” But behind the jokes and so-called bonding experiences lies a serious reality. Hazing isn’t… Continue reading »
Green Checks & Red Flags: Inside HazingInfo’s latest update – Who is Compliant?
We are proud to announce HazingInfo.org‘s latest update with hazing policies, transparency reports, and related information from colleges and universities nationwide! This update is the culmination of months of intensive, behind-the-scenes work by the HazingInfo team, who manually reviewed and verified institutional data in accordance with the latest federal law (Stop Campus Hazing Act) and… Continue reading »
2025 Year in Review
As we reflect on 2025, one word rises to the surface: momentum. The year marked significant forward movement in research, education, transparency, and advocacy — propelled by campuses, families, partners, and prevention leaders who refuse to accept hazing as inevitable. Together, we expanded what’s possible, built new tools and infrastructure, and strengthened a shared commitment to protecting… Continue reading »
New Brief – Stop Campus Hazing Act Implementation: An Administrator’s Guide
We’ve just launched a new research-informed content series, StopHazing Briefs. These briefs are developed for professionals, campus leaders, and students committed to ending hazing. This content translates StopHazing’s expertise and the research into clear, practical tools. Each brief will offer actionable insights, research-informed strategies, and topic-specific guidance designed to strengthen prevention efforts, enhance group and… Continue reading »
Setting the Standard: How Students Can Break the Cycle of Hazing
Despite countless awareness campaigns and tragic headlines, hazing continues to appear on college campuses. Why? Because it’s cyclical, passed down from one generation to the next under the guise of tradition. StopHazing’s mission is to build safer, more inclusive communities through education, research, and advocacy. The truth is that the power to stop hazing doesn’t… Continue reading »