Facts & Statistics: Hazing Prevention

Facts & Statistics

Hazing occurs in sports teams, clubs, Greek life, cheerleading, honor societies and more
Hazing is often about power and control. Hazing does not build unity
More than half of students in colleges and universities involved in clubs, sports teams and organizations have experienced hazing
A significant number of hazing incidents and deaths involve alcohol consumption
Students are more likely to be hazed if they knew an adult who was hazed
2 in 5 students say they are aware of hazing taking place on their campus
Hazing occurs in middle schools, high schools and colleges
Both male and female students report a high level of hazing