Hazing Support Services
A Confidential Resource For Students
What is Hazing?
Hazing is any reckless or risky act done by or to a person in order to become a member or gain affiliation with a group or organization. Hazing can happen regardless of someone's willingness to participate and it can happen individually or in a group with others.
Hazing may be referred to as a tradition, ritual, or group bonding exercise. However, hazing can have longterm physical and psychological impacts on students and is never acceptable.
Some examples of hazing are:
- Physical harm through burning, whipping, beating, shocking, etc.
- Forced sleep deprivation
- Confinement in small spaces
- Public or private humiliation
- Forced labor or exercise
- Pressure or encouragement to consume substances like alcohol or drugs
- Pressure or encouragement to perform sexual acts
- Activities that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm
Read the University of Arizona's Hazing policy and definition.
Saying 'Yes' Doesn't Make It Okay
Students who experience hazing may feel confused or upset if they agreed to the act. Agreeing to something that harms you because you felt pressured, intimidated, or threatened is considered coercion. Coercion can feel complicated, you're not alone.
How We Can Support You
Many people who have been subjected to hazing report sadness, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, emotional outbursts, trouble with school, and/or physical injuries. When you complete a referral for Survivor Advocacy, you can choose what support is best for you. We understand that seeking support can be hard and we let you take the lead.
Some of the ways we can help are:
Temporary Academic Support
If hazing has impacted your academic success, we can work with instructors to get you back on track.
Reporting Options
Our services are confidential and reporting is not required. If you choose to report, we can support you with the process.
Accompaniment
If what happened required meetings or hearings, our advocates can be present to support you.
Safety Planning
Together we will come up with an individualized plan to address safety concerns and present needs.
Emotional Support
We're here to listen, support, and help with mental health needs.
Referrals to Support Programs
We’ll help you get connected to medical, mental health, legal support, or whatever additional services you need.
Campus Health Outreach & Education
Our Health Promotion team brings engaging presentations and education to you. Invite Health Educators* & Survivor Advocates to your class, group, or chapter to talk about alcohol safety, consent, relationships, dating violence, mental health, and more. We even offer specific presentations for Greek Life.
Request a presentation Invite us to your event
Additional education, including presentation and virtual modules for students and staff are offered through The University of Arizona's Hazing Prevention Coalition.
*Health Educators are responsible employees and must report acts of violence and abuse
Additional Hazing Resources
If you need additional support exploring resources, complete a referral form and an advocate will reach out within 24 hours. Any university employee outside of Survivor Support and CAPS are considered to be responsible employees. This means they are required to report incidents of hazing and violence to responsible departments and entities.
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