Hazing

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The college, along with the inter/national organizations that oversee our fraternities and sororities, strictly prohibits hazing activities.

What is Hazing?

According to stophazing.org, hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate.

How to Report a Hazing Incident

Hazing is illegal, plain and simple.  If you or you know of a student who is experiencing hazing, we encourage you to report it to the Office of Student Activities, the Dean of Students Office, or the anonymous hotline 1-800-NOT- HAZE. All credible allegations will be investigated, but the more details you are able to provide the better we can follow-up.  

For example, to report, “My student is being hazed” without giving information about your student, the organization they are in, or what is occurring is hard to investigate. It is better to report, “My students is a member of "_____" organization, and my student said that last Saturday they were forced to drink large quantities of alcohol then do calisthenics.” 

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Report Hazing

In accordance with Rhode Island State law, Rhode Island College prohibits hazing by students or student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, as outlined in the Student Handbook. You can report hazing by contacting Campus Police, the Dean of Students, the Office of Student Activities or the National Hazing Hotline. Reports can be made anonymously with as much information as you feel comfortable, however, the speed and effectiveness of an investigation is partially dependent upon the amount of information shared.

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