Hazing

Learning TopicsUnderstand its importance

Know its definition

Learn some facts

Know what to look for

How to report it

Know possible outcomes

Know who is targeted

Understand your responsibility

IntroductionHazing is an often unseen and serious

problem that can undermine the value of the experiences you and others have in college and the fleet. It is important to examine these practices explicitly in an attempt to overcome the secrecy that perpetuates them.

No ToleranceThe Navy has ZERO tolerance for hazing.

Definition Hazing is any activity

of someone

participating in an

activity that

humiliates, degrades,

abuses, or endangers

a person regardless of

that person’s

willingness to

participate.

Not Sure if it is Hazing?Would I feel comfortable participating in

this activity if my senior officers were watching?

Am I being asked to keep these activities a secret?

Am I doing anything illegal?Does participation violate my values or

those of my organization?Is it causing emotional distress or stress of

any kind to myself or others?

Facts

47% of students come to college already having experienced hazing

55% of college students involved in clubs, teams and organizations experience hazing

2 in 5 students say they are aware of hazing taking place on their campus

Facts (cont)

More than 1 in 5 report that they witnessed hazing personally

In 95% of cases where students identified their experience as hazing, they did not report the events to campus officials

9 out of 10 students who have experienced hazing behavior in college do not consider themselves to have been hazed

What to Look ForPhysical distress

CryingSadness

Mental distressSigns of depressionPeer pressureUnusual behavior

How to Report an Incident If in a classroom, tell the professorIf on the street, use your judgment, at a

minimum, make note of what happened and report it to the police

If in your unitTell your chain of commandAdvisors

Possible OutcomesTurmoilReview boardExtra dutiesDisenrollmentLaw suitsInjuryDeath or Suicide

Who Gets Hazed?Potentially everyoneMilitary members

Your sailors and marinesPossibly you

AthletesGreek life“The new guy”Minorities

Your ResponsibilityHazing is everyone’s problemUnderstand what hazing is and be able to

recognize itTake responsibility when you encounter it

by reporting it immediatelyMake others aware of what hazing is and

their responsibility for preventing its occurrence

ConclusionHazing can cause significant harm to

individuals, groups and your organizationThe most important thing you can do is

report it Don’t be a bystander

ResourcesCornell

http://hazing.cornell.edu/Web Dictionary

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hazingMiami University

http://www.units.muohio.edu/psybersite/groups/hazing.shtml

Hazing Preventionhttp://www.hazingprevention.org/hazing-information

Hazing Studying http://www.hazingstudy.org/index.php