Possible Warning Signs of Hazing, According to Elizabeth Allan, Director, National Hazing Prevention Consortium
“Red Flags” That May Indicate That A Person Has Experienced Hazing:
-Changes in behavior and communication that may correspond with the timing of a person becoming involved with an organization
-Disrupted patterns of behavior: Not attending classes, becoming difficult to reach, not eating as usual, only associating with certain people
-Describes activities that would meet the definition of hazing, but refers to them as “traditions” or “initiations”
-Symptoms of depression
-Unusual photos posted on Facebook
“Red Flags” That May Indicate Hazing In Organizations Or Institutions:
-Recent official reports and conduct cases on hazing
-Reputation for hazing
-Information about induction process not discussed publicly
-Lack of clear, accessible leadership statement on hazing
-Limited organizational transparency regarding hazing incidents
-No or minimal information on hazing presented to members and students at orientation, college residential assistant trainings, etc.
-No or minimal information on hazing presented to community members, including alumni, parents and schools
-No committee, task force or group established to coordinate hazing prevention efforts
Source:: https://the1a.org/shows/2017-11-15/how-to-stop-hazing?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sports