Hazing Prevention
ALPHA CHI OMEGA BELIEVES ALL MEMBERS DESERVE TO BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT
Hazing of any nature is a matter that Alpha Chi Omega takes seriously. Because of the long-lasting impact on those who may experience hazing, Alpha Chi Omega works to educate members throughout the year on what hazing is and how to prevent it.
alpha chi omega hazing policy
Alpha Chi Omega does not condone unkind, undignified or humiliating activities. No chapter, new member, student, alumna or volunteer shall engage in or permit hazing activities. Hazing is any reckless or intentional act that produces physical, mental or emotional pain, discomfort, humiliation, embarrassment or ridicule — regardless of a person’s willingness to participate — and is required or expected of a member and not related to the Fraternity’s mission. This includes any activity, whether it is presented as optional or required, that places a member in a position of servitude as a condition of membership.
RETALIATION POLICY
Alpha Chi Omega prohibits retaliation against any individual – members and nonmembers – for reporting, inquiring or cooperating with a report around a violation of risk management policy.
Retaliation is any action, statement or behavior that is designed to punish an individual for filing a report, cooperating with an investigation, seeking guidance regarding a concern or to deter one from taking such action.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Alpha Chi Omega interprets our hazing policy as any action or situation, with or without consent of the participants, which recklessly, intentionally or unintentionally endangers the mental, physical or academic health or safety of a member.
HAZING state laws
Not all hazing laws are the same. From state to state, hazing laws vary and can have different implications. Since there is no nationwide hazing law, it’s important for members to understand how the state in which their institution is located defines hazing.
Click on the map to learn more about your state’s hazing laws and their impact on you, your chapter or your campus community.
ANNUAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
NATIONAL HAZING PREVENTION WEEK (NHPW)
Alpha Chi Omega’s participates in National Hazing Prevention Week sponsored by the Hazing Prevention Network during the last full week of September each year. This annual awareness campaign focuses on campuses, schools, organizations, and individuals empowering one another to make a collective effort to raise awareness about hazing and increase education on hazing. During this week, chapters are encouraged to organize workshops, facilitate educational programs, or host a tabling event on campus and share their efforts on social media using the official campaign hashtag #RSWDontHaze.
NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
The Hazing Prevention Network is a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to prevent hazing before it starts. Through education, resources and programming, the Hazing Prevention Network works to educate students and communities on the dangers of hazing, ways to advocate for change and engage others in strategies to end hazing in all its forms. Alpha Chi Omega’s partnership provides our members with resources to eradicate hazing from their chapters and campus communities.
HAZING PREVENTION RESOURCES
Alpha Chi Omega is committed to ending hazing in all its forms. Explore the resources below to learn more about year-round hazing prevention efforts and education opportunities.
SPEAK UP FOR A SISTER TRAINING AND DISCUSSION GUIDE
The Speak Up for a Sister hazing prevention training helps members learn more about how to recognize, prevent and report hazing behavior while committing to creating a healthy, safe member experience. This interactive self-guided module is designed for all collegiate members to complete.
Use the Speak Up for a Sister discussion guide to reflect individually or discuss with members of your chapter how to prevent hazing and build a hazing-free sisterhood.
Speak Up for a Sister Training >
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Members can Access these Alpha Chi Omega hazing prevention resources in the resource center:
Hazing Prevention Resource Guide
“Challenging Bystander Behavior” and “Empowered Women Prevent Hazing” Program with Purpose
The Bystander Effect
REPORT HAZING
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
We encourage our members to act when there are concerns about experiences created in our chapter or campus communities. Whether you have witnessed, experienced or have concerns that hazing activity may be occurring, be an upstander and speak out about what you noticed.
- Call 911 immediately if someone is injured, involved in illegal activity or in danger of life-threatening harm.
- Contact your campus fraternity/sorority life office, student conduct or campus security to report hazing involving an organization, sports team, student group or individual in your local community.
- The Anti-Hazing Hotline provides an anonymous telephone line for anyone to report a suspected or recent hazing incident to 888-NOT-HAZE (888-668-4293).
- To report hazing within Alpha Chi Omega, please contact Alpha Chi Omega headquarters at 317-579-5050 or email us.