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Hazing on College Campuses<\/h1>\n
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\n By Jade Yeban, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Susan Mills Richmond, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Across the nation, hazing incidents happen on college campuses every year. Institutions of higher education and lawmakers work together to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. High school students and college students are the most affected by these events. With education and the right policies in place, the incidents of hazing can be reduced.<\/p>\r\n

Organizations that haze are typically secretive about their induction activities. Individuals seeking acceptance within a group are often unwilling to blow the whistle on the group hazing them. Despite these obstacles, it’s important to continue fighting hazing policies. This can help protect students across the nation.<\/p>\r\n

This article addresses hazing on college campuses.<\/p>\r\n

What Is Hazing?<\/h2>\r\n

The definition of hazing varies. Generally, it involves forcing someone to take part in certain activities. These activities might be humiliating, dangerous, or illegal activities. This is especially part of the pledging or pre-initiation processes. For example, hazing might occur for induction into a Greek life organization.<\/p>\r\n

Hazing activities often involve humiliation, discomfort, and the excessive consumption of alcohol. Some forms of hazing are not clearly recognized as such by either the perpetrator or victim. Regardless, there’s a general consensus that hazing includes activities like coercing someone else to:<\/p>\r\n