What is Hazing?

Hazing 101

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Where does hazing exist?

Hazing happens in fraternity and sorority chapters in Greek life, athletic teams, clubs, and honoraries

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What percent of deaths from hazing involve alcohol?

82%

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Fact or Myth? If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can't be considered hazing.

Fact or Myth? If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can't be considered hazing. Myth!!! Reality: "In states that have laws against hazing, consent of the victim can't be used as a defense. This is because even if someone agrees to participate in a potentially hazardous action, it may not be true consent because of peer pressure, intentional or unintentional threats, and the withholding of information about what will occur."

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What activities would be considered hazing?

“ Paddling or physical abuse, creation of excessive fatigue, physical or psychological shocks, involuntary road trips or any activities which may tend to expose initiates or pledges to physical danger, morally degrading or humiliating games and activities which would disrupt public order or tend the fraternity into disrepute in the local community.”

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What is hazing defined as?

“Any action taken or situation created whether on or off fraternity premises to produce or result in mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule”

Hazing in Media

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTDEAmMoh6c

Is this considered hazing?

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True or false? You can be arrested for Hazing.

True: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ri5WfzJdcA

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZeedD933jQ

What TV show is this from?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj6WEfqT4QE

If Rusty was a U of A student, would his reasoning justify his hazing?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUKLHa4f7h4 True or false? If you go to the hospital intoxicated you will get an MIP.

False, the police would rather you be safe and go to the hospital.

Hazing 102

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What is the percentage of students who experience hazing in fraternities and sororities? 

73%

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What is the percentage of students who experience hazing in performing arts organizations? 

56%

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What is the percentage of students who experience hazing in varsity athletics? 

74%

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What is the most frequently reported hazing behavior?

26% Participate in a drinking game

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What is the least frequently reported hazing behavior?

Getting screamed, yelled or cursed at by other members. 10% of those actions are reported

Adelphi 101

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When was Adelphi founded?

June 24, 1896

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How do I report hazing? 

If you are being hazed or you are aware that hazing is occurring within a student organization please contact the Center for Student Involvement at 516.240.9736. The Center for Student Involvement will coordinate with the necessary University departments to immediately address this offense.

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Myth or Fact: If we don’t haze our new or potential members, they won’t know about our traditions and values.

Hazing is not a tradition to be proud of or passed on to new or potential members. Many people submit to hazing because they desire acceptance by others, are afraid to resist, or feel a need to prove to themselves or others that they are worthy or tough enough (e.g., "a real man"). These motives reflect conformity, fear and insecurity, which are not qualities typically associated with the values upon which organizations are founded.  A positive, educational program will teach the traditions of an organization.

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Myth or Fact: Hazing is never subtle: it’s in your face.

Myth! Hazing can be subtle and have a negative effect on the new or potential member's attitude toward the organization.  Things like carrying pledge books, not allowing new members to enter the house through the main door, lengthy greetings are all subtle forms of hazing.

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If an individual is held responsible for participating in hazing at Adelphi University, what are the actions taken against that individual?

1. For individual students, faculty or staff members, violation may result in suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary action.

2. For visitors, licensees or invitees, violations will result in ejection from the Campus.

3. For any group or organization, the violation will result in the recision of any previously issued permission to operate on the Campus or the refusal of permission to operate on the Campus, as the case may be.