Hazing Awareness and Prevention (Faculty & Staff)
This course is designed to help students and staff understand what hazing is, explore why it occurs, and learn how to identify and address hazing incidents effectively. Preventing hazing is crucial not only for protecting individuals but also for enhancing the overall student experience. By recognizing and addressing hazing, the campus community can foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and safety, creating a healthier and more supportive environment for everyone.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the core elements that define hazing behavior
- Identify the roles of those involved in hazing and understand why they may exhibit certain behavior
- Recognize the signs and examples of hazing, including both overt and subtle forms
- Identify the physical, emotional, and social risks associated with hazing
- Learn strategies to prevent hazing and understand what actions you can take to protect yourself and peers from dangerous behaviors
Specs
| Intended Audience | Higher Education Faculty and Staff |
| Languages | English (US), Spanish (US), Spanish (European), Spanish (Mexican), French (Canada), French (European), Arabic, Chinese (Simplified Mandarin), Chinese (Traditional Mandarin), Filipino Tagalog, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese |
| Accessibility | Audio, Video, Interactive Transcript, Closed Captions |
| Course Features | Interactive Modules, Knowledge-Checks, Assessment, Pre- and Post-Course Surveys |
Key Questions
Hazing is any activity required to join or participate in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers someone, regardless of their willingness to participate.
What are the effects of hazing?The effects of hazing can include emotional distress, lasting shame, decreased self-esteem, and potentially long-term psychological harm. It often causes humiliation and can create a toxic environment for the individuals involved.
Why do groups participate in hazing?The purpose of hazing is often misunderstood as a “rite of passage” or tradition, but it serves to humiliate, degrade, and harm individuals in the name of group inclusion. Though some may view it as harmless fun, hazing can have serious, lasting psychological and emotional effects.
How do I recognize hazing?Hazing can involve sleep deprivation, excessive drinking, physical exhaustion, and emotional distress. Look for signs like mood changes, injuries, bruises, or unusual behavior. If someone seems hesitant to explain these changes, ask about hazing and express your concern, as it often occurs in secrecy.
Sample Video Transcript
As a faculty or staff member on a college campus, chances are you’ve heard a lot about hazing. You might have some preconceived notions about what it looks like or where it happens. And often, those ideas are shaped by how the media portrays it in popular movies and television shows. Unfortunately, not everything we learn on TV is correct. Hazing is far more common than you might believe. And it doesn’t just happen in fraternities and sororities. Some of the people who experience hazing thing they’re having fun. And many times, the rituals are considered normal parts of belonging to a community. However, hazing isn’t a benign part of belonging. It can have devastating, even deadly consequences.
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