Warning Signs

Warning Signs of Hazing in Your Organization

members justifying an activity by saying “it’s tradition”
• the presence of alcohol
• secrecy
• peer pressure for everyone to participate
• singling out an individual or specific group

Conduct an organization “self test”:

• Would we be ok with this being in our city or campus newspaper?
• Would we perform this activity in front of our parents or a University administrator?
• Does this activity involve criminal acts? (Including minors consuming alcohol)
• Would we be prepared to go to court to defend the merit of this activity?

Remember, hazing is a form of abuse.