Hazing What is hazing Hazing is any action

Hazing

What is hazing? Hazing is any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment harassment or ridicule and risks emotional and/or physical harm to members of a group or team whether or not regardless of the person’s willingness to participate. What is hazardous hazing? Hazardous hazing occurs when the traditions or initiation rites skid out of control and cause significant and lasting physical and/or psychological damage.

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Arguments Against Hazing -The risk of getting caught and potentially arrested. -The risk of being injured, emotionally wounded, or receiving a bad reputation. -The risk of losing the organization on campus. -The risk of losing trust between new and old members. -The risk of liability for the school and organization. (the school does not want to be held responsible) -The risk of extreme exhaustion/dehydration/stress.

Arguments for Hazing “It’s part of our culture” - Brings people closer together - Weeds out people who don’t take it seriously - Helps group members learn about each other “Younger kids expect it, some even want it and that needs to change. ” “Hazing is a tradition that has been accepted without question for centuries. Many people believe that it is a necessary rite of passage that creates and bonds within the group”

Consequences of Hazing -Research shows that who is responsible when hazing results in death often can be unclear and punishment can vary. -Brett Griffin from University of Delaware -Samuel Harris Mason from Radford University - Punishments are different state to state -There is not an anti-hazing act

Anti-hazing laws “Most simply do the minimum and ask the students to sign a policy promising not to haze” Currently 44 of the 50 states have anti-hazing laws New Jersey is one of them New Jersey - Title 2 C, §§ 40 -3 to 40 -4 Hazing is a disorderly persons offense, however if hazing results in serious bodily injury then the person is guilty of aggravated hazing, which is a crime in the fourth degree.

Discussion Questions 1. ) How can we stop organizational hazing? 2. ) What can colleges do to have a bigger part in preventing hazing? 3. ) Why do you think people go through with hazing? 4. ) Would you put yourself through bad hazing to be part of your dream organization? 5. ) What do you think organizations can do instead of hazing?

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