College Hazing

Tradition or Physical Abuse?

Do you have a teen headed off to college or choosing a college to attend? You definitely need to check out the stop hazing website! Is your child thinking about a sport or greek life in college? Then this podcast is for you. We offer direction, resources and help!

Is college hazing still happening? Yes — and many parents don’t realize how serious it can be until it’s too late. In this episode of Step Up to Save Our Children, Denise sits down with Meredith Stewart and Elizabeth Allan of Stop Hazing to discuss the reality of hazing on college campuses today.

We cover:

What hazing really looks like beyond the movies

Why students comply — even when they know it’s wrong

The psychological impact of hazing

Warning signs parents should watch for

Anti-hazing laws like Collin’s Law

What families can do before move-in day

If you have a teen heading to college, this is a must-watch conversation.

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Check out StopHazing at www.stophazing.org

10 tips to help your child when heading off to college

https://stophazing.org/2023/07/20/10-tips-for-talking-with-your-teen/

The Clery Act is a consumer protection law that requires every college or university in the U.S. to disclose safety information. The Stop Campus Hazing Act amendment incorporates hazing as a Clery-reportable crime. As a result, every college or university that receives federal funding is required to publish hazing transparency reports by December 23, 2025. These reports will provide easy-to-access public information about hazing incidents on campuses across the nation.

https://stophazing.org/2025/09/19/transparency-reports-a-guide-for-students-and-families/ 

Ohio is taking action. Collin's Law is the law named after Collin Wiant, a young Ohio college student whose death (tied to hazing) sparked broader conversations about accountability and violence. While separate anti-hazing legislation also passed, Collin’s Law refers to sentencing reform aimed at violent crime.

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