Objective : To examine university students' attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs related to hazing. Methods : A random and representative sample of students completed a web-based survey regarding team-building and initiation behaviors (N=736). Results : Thirty-six percent of the respondents participated in hazing. Greeks, males, varsity athletes,…

This article examines an incident between male student athletes within a locker room at a private school. The reaction of many in this school community to this incident reveals that "hazing" rituals were normally ignored or condoned by many of the parents, coaches, administrators, and teachers who were aware of them. These attitudes changed when…

In this article, the author addresses the issues surrounding black fraternities and sororities on campus today, shares what he learned about black fraternalism, and presents his thoughts on the subject. Among the concerns facing black fraternal organizations on campus today include: (1) Most chapters had very small numbers; (2) They did not always…

Examined Greek advisors' opinions on several issues related to sorority hazing. Results from 283 members of the Association of Fraternity Advisors revealed that, although almost all campuses had a hazing policy, over half of advisors felt that hazing still existed in some of their groups. Policies for handling hazing incidents were varied.…

Initiation traditions and rites of passage are important for group and team membership, but the violent behavior and alcohol abuse involved in hazing constitute serious campus crime. This article helps campus administrators to develop new strategies for attacking the hidden crime of hazing. (Contains 32 references.) (Author)

In light of potentially erroneous and confusing judicial decisions regarding liability in hazing injuries, this article canvasses the many issues and precedents concerning hazing litigation, sorts through and adds context to them, and provides critical analysis and suggestions to lesson liability to Greek organizations. (EV)

A science teacher forgets to remind her students to wear their safety goggles during a chemistry experiment and one student is injured when the caustic chemicals he is working with splash into his eyes. A teacher is late for recess duty and a student falls from the swings and is injured. A principal sends one teacher and one student teacher on a…

This book serves as a sourcebook to enhance and evaluate safety programs, generate new solutions and interventions, comply with new legislation, and present practical steps and guidelines to establish best practices. It pays particular attention to the factors that may give rise to crime, considering high-risk drinking and examining the…

As a fraternity member, past chapter president, and former national committee representative, Ricky L. Jones is uniquely qualified to write about the sometimes deadly world of black fraternity hazing. Examining five major black Greek-letter fraternities, Jones maintains that hazing rituals within these fraternities are more deeply ingrained,…

Reports findings of a study examining the perceptions of Greek advisors concerning activities defined as hazing and those that typically occur on their respective campuses. While students consider thefts and assaults as prohibited acts of violence, hazing activities within fraternities and sororities are perceived by members as an integral part of…

A fraternity chapter's activities can produce a quagmire of liability for any number of parties. Explores recent developments in fraternity-related liability with respect to the following classes of defendants: member and officer, college and university, and chapter and national fraternity. (86 footnotes) (MLF)

Studied hazing practices at a large university and compared active and alumni fraternity members' (N=259) attitudes towards them. Results showed alumni accepted hazing more than active members. Most members believed hazing served a valuable purpose and did not create problems in their own chapter. (WAS)

Discusses legal problems surrounding fraternity hazing by college students. Discusses criminal liability, civil liability of individual fraternity members, civil liability of alumni governing boards, institutional liability, and risk management. Contends student affairs administrators who recognize hazing offends institutional values must also…

The paper addresses (1) lawsuits stemming from fraternity hazing incidents and their potential liability; (2) defenses raised by fraternities, universities, and individual defendants and the success or failure of those defenses; and (3) responses to the hazing problem (state legislation and specific university and fraternity anti-hazing policies).…

College leaders are cracking down on illegal and destructive behavior by fraternities and other campus groups. In establishing and implementing policy, trustees and presidents should collect data on how Greek life affects education, focus on campus physical conditions, reward appropriate behavior and punish destructive behavior, encourage student…