Hazing Prevention

What is Hazing?

Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate

How to identify hazing:

  1. It can happen individually or as part of a group.
  2. It is any intentional, intimidating, or reckless act committed by a person against another person.
  3. It occurs whether or not the person is willing.

Signs of a Healthy Group Include:

Fun – You look forward to spending time with this group.

Belonging – Every person can be their true self without fear of judgement.

Respect – The group values each person’s priorities, decisions, beliefs, and boundaries.

Trust – The group makes everyone’s safety and wellbeing a priority. People genuinely care about each other’s physical and mental health.

Honesty – The group operates with fairness, integrity, and transparency about group expectations.

Hazing Bystander Intervention

Being able to identify hazing behaviors and warning signs is the first step towards changing the behavior

  1. Notice the hazing
  2. Interpret it as a problem
  3. Recognize your responsibility
  4. Build your skills and learn how to help
  5. Take action
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Amazing Without Hazing!

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens P​oint prohibits hazing by individuals or groups in any form both on and off campus. Hazing ​does not contribute to the positive development and welfare of any individual or group and is antithetical to the ​​mission of the institution.

Like bullying, the problem of hazing has existed for many decades, yet research about the nature and extent of hazing and its prevention is in nascent stages of development. We are working to promote inclusive school, campus, and organizational climates where healthy leadership, well-being, and belonging are cultivated and sustained.

UW-Stevens Point Hazing Policy