Hazing Resources and Prevention
What is Hazing?
Hazing isn’t limited to fraternities, sororities, or sports teams, it can happen in any student group or organization. At a community college, this may include clubs, honor societies, or other student activities. Nearly half of all college students report experiencing hazing, yet many don’t realize that what they’ve gone through qualifies as hazing. These behaviors, often underreported, can take many forms and may have lasting negative impacts.
Hazing is any act that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers someone regardless of the person's willingness to participate as a condition of membership or acceptance into a group. Examples could include:
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Forced alcohol or drug use
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Physical harm or assault
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Public Humiliation
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Sleep deprivation
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Dangerous tasks or stunts
Did you know?
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Experience hazing prior |
Who are hazed do not identify their experience as hazing |
Of incidents identified as hazing by students go unreported |
Of students involved in campus groups will be hazed in college |
Laws & Policies
Click below for ACC's hazing policy.
Hazing PolicyCampus Hazing Transparency Report
The college publishes a hazing transparency report that summarizes findings concerning any incident found to be in violation of the college’s standards of conduct related to hazing. Hazing reports are updated twice each year. Reports include:
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The name of the student organization;
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A general description of the violation that resulted in a finding of responsibility; and
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Related dates (the date of the alleged incident, the date of the initiation of the investigation, the date the investigation ended with a finding, and the date the institution provided notice to the organization of the finding)
By openly sharing this information, we aim to raise awareness, promote prevention, and ensure the well-being of all students. Together, we can Create a campus culture that prioritizes safety, respect, and dignity for everyone.