Prevent It - See Something Say Something

Speak Up

The first step to ending hazing is to identify it and make your voice heard.

Ask Questions – Be Direct

• Ask specific, clarifying questions if you see something that could be considered hazing.
• “I noticed you missed last night’s meeting. You look like you’re tired and in pain, is everything ok?”
• “I saw you wearing a funny outfit in class today. Did someone force you to wear that?”
• “You haven’t turned in your homework and your grades dropped, what’s going on?”
• “Why do you have so many bruises on you? Did someone hit you?”
• “How did that symbol appear on your skin? Were you branded?”
• “We haven’t seen you in a few weeks, where have you been? Are you being forced to self-isolate?”
• “Why are people calling you that derogatory nickname?”

Remember, these conversations will always be situational and contextual. You are more likely to get an honest response if the person you’re asking trusts you. Even if they insist they are not being hazed, hazing occurs with and without the victim’s consent.
Use your voice to speak up and identify hazing when it happens.