What is Hazing?
Hazing is any activity or behavior that may endanger, humiliate, intimidate, or harm an individual as part of joining, participating in, or maintaining membership in a group. Hazing can occur regardless of a person's willingness to participate and may result in physical, emotional, or psychological harm.
Examples
- Deceptions (lies, tricks, or dishonesty)
- Socially isolating new members
- Sleep deprivation
- Forced consumption of alcohol or drugs
- Abduction/kidnapping