Hazing Prevention & Education Resources

Stockton University encourages all community members to educate themselves on hazing prevention and provides a variety of resources to support this effort. Student organizations at Stockton—including fraternities, sororities, club sports, and other student-led groups—utilize hazing prevention education, training, and resources as part of their operations.

All participants in sport clubs formally acknowledge their understanding of the anti-hazing policies, and a representative of every club team is required to attend specialized hazing prevention training. Similarly, all student-athletes within the Division of Athletics receive anti-hazing information and must affirm their commitment to adhere to specified guidelines. 

The Office of Student Development requires all individuals seeking to join a fraternity or sorority to complete a Hazing Acknowledgment Statement. In addition, chapter leaders receive targeted training on Stockton's hazing policy and are required to submit a Hazing Compliance Form at the start of each academic year. These leaders must review the policy with their full chapter membership at the beginning of each semester, including during any new member education process. All members are also expected to complete the Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Students module provided through Vector Solutions on an annual basis.

The Women's, Gender and Sexuality Center offers bystander intervention training to help students step up and intervene when they are witnessing hazing or other harmful behaviors on campus. 

Stockton University is a part of the cohort in the What Works Study, multi-year research to practice initiative to support colleges and universities in campus-wide hazing prevention. The study aims to create and refine comprehensive hazing prevention programs through manageable, incremental steps focused on targeted prevention practices. By leveraging grounded evidence and collaborating with prevention and intervention specialists, campuses can develop tailored strategies through an iterative process. This project is designed to enhance the utilization of hazing prevention data, promote intentionality, and support goal achievement.

The study is run throught the Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research, whic is a multidisciplinary research facility dedicated to addressing issues within the Greek-letter community and, in part, produces actionable data to give practitioners, campuses, and headquarters the evidence needed to enact significant change on their campuses.

Resources from the Hazing Prevention Network, a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to prevent hazing are available to student organizations. Their goal is to educate people about the dangers of hazing, advocate for change, and engage the community in strategies to prevent hazing. They offer resources for colleges and college students regarding hazing prevention and education.

The Anti-Hazing Education program was developed in partnership with the Max Gruver Foundation in an effort to educate high school- and college-aged students on the dangers and consequences of hazing. The materials focus on recognizing and responding to hazing, while presenting real-life consequences for poor decisions. 

Materials from the Gordie Center focus on ending hazing and substance misuse among college and high school students nationwide, are available. The Gordie Center offers numerous resources for hazing prevention and education. 

Investigative Procedures for Student Organizations:
An investigation is triggered when a report of hazing is received. The organization receives an interim action letter outlining temporary limitations during the investigation. An investigation is undertaken.  Thereafter, an Campus Hearing Board takes place and the organization receives an outcome letter.  If a policy violation is found, appropriate sanctions or follow-up measures are issued.

Investigative Procedures for Individuals:

An investigation is initiated upon receipt of a complaint. The responding student and complainant are provided with written notice of meeting time(s), their rights and responsibilities, and other relevant information. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the Conduct Officer communicates the outcome in writing, including any charges, findings, and sanctions, as appropriate.