General Check-In Questions
- “How are things going with your new group/team/organization?”
- “What’s your experience been like so far?”
- “Are you feeling welcomed and supported?”
Prevention
Here are key actions you can take to stay informed and engaged—as a student, parent, staff member, or university partner—to support our hazing prevention efforts:
7 Key Knows:
- Know what hazing is:
- Know why hazing is harmful
- Know the Signs of hazing
- Know how to report hazing
- Know support information for students
- Know that prevention starts with education
- Know how to get involved in hazing prevention efforts
Check in questions to ask
Behavioral and Emotional Cues
- “You’ve seemed a little off lately—everything okay?”
- “You look really tired/stressed—are you getting enough rest?”
- “Have you been feeling overwhelmed or pressured lately?”
Group Dynamics
- “What kinds of things does your group do together?”
- “Do you ever feel uncomfortable with anything they ask you to do?”
- “Is there anything going on that you wish you could talk to someone about?”
Encouraging Openness
- “You can always talk to me if something doesn’t feel right.”
- “No judgment—just want to make sure you’re safe and okay.”
- “If something ever crosses the line, you don’t have to go through it alone.”
Report a Hazing Incident
You can ananymously report a hazing incident though our online form.