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Prevent Hazing in Campus Recreation

Hazing Prevention Network by Hazing Prevention Network
March 19, 2025
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Hazing has no place in campus recreation, yet it remains a persistent issue in club sports and student organizations. As recreation professionals, you play a crucial role in creating a safe, inclusive environment where students can thrive. Understanding the risks, recognizing warning signs and implementing proactive prevention strategies can help stop hazing before it starts. A strong, campus-wide approach not only protects students but also reinforces the values of leadership, teamwork and respect that campus recreation promotes.

In December 2024, the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act was signed into law to improve transparency and prevention efforts in higher education. It requires colleges and universities to publicly report incidents, increasing awareness and accountability. By enforcing clearer reporting standards and promoting anti-hazing education, the law helps protect students from the serious and often tragic consequences of hazing, ensuring safer campuses nationwide.

This legislation is especially important for campus recreation professionals as they help foster a positive and supportive student experience. Hazing can cause severe physical, emotional and psychological harm, undermining the mission of recreation programs that emphasize teamwork, leadership and personal growth. By requiring incident reporting and preventive measures, the law enables recreation professionals to proactively address the issue in club sports, intramurals and other student groups. With clearer guidelines and resources, they can better educate students, enforce policies and cultivate a culture of accountability, ensuring recreational activities remain safe and enriching for all.

Campus recreation also plays a key role in developing a comprehensive hazing prevention program by collaborating with student affairs, athletics, Greek life and campus safety. Together, these groups can establish consistent policies, share best practices and implement educational initiatives that promote respect and accountability.

Recreation professionals can integrate anti-hazing training into club sports, intramurals and other programming, reinforcing expectations and consequences. Partnering with counseling services further strengthens support for affected students. A unified, campus-wide effort prioritizes student well-being and fosters a safer, more inclusive environment.

 

Todd Shelton serves as the executive director of the Hazing Prevention Network. Email him at tshelton@hazingprevention.org or visit hazingpreventionnetwork.org.

 

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