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Breaking the Cycle:

In a study published by Alfred University in 2000, the most comprehensive research of its kind, 35 present of high schools athletics reported being subjected to some form of hazing, but a cod of silence about the issue among student-athletes can allow hazing to go undetected for years. Break the taboo and communicate openly about the issue.

It is almost a surety that if you have one reported incident the possibility of have others in the past is very high if not 100%.

NEVER downplay the situation. Treating the issue as a serious situation is very crucial, and will determine how the coaches, students, and community will react to this situation.
NEVER assume you have an isolated incident. The probability of it being isolated is slim to none.
Take this opportunity to redefine the coaches, faculty, administrators, and student’s cultural thinking.

Investigate:

Interview the victims and the students who were accused of perpetrating the hazing.
Strict consequences for perpetrators are essential to make a statement to other students that this will not be acceptable behavior.
Provide counseling with the school psychologist for both the victims and the perpetrators.
Meet with parents of both groups to inform them of what was being done to address the issue and enlist their support.
Address the entire team. Allow players to give answers in writing. Ask specific questions.
- Have you ever been hazed?
- Have you ever been involved in hazing others?
- If you have what part did you play?
Make sure to make them aware that they could be subject to disciplinary action.
Broaden your investigation to other teams and organizations.
Speak with former players to find out how long it has been going on. They have no reason not to be honest with you.

When students are undergoing hazing or bullying, one response is to quit the team. As an athletic director, you want to know the name of every kid who drops off of your teams. Again ask specific questions.

I see you left the team. Can you tell me why?
Were you being treated fairly by your fellow teammates, coaches, etc.?


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		RESOURCES What is hazing Examples of hazing Effects of hazing Alternatives to Hazing Suggested Rules for Schools What to do if my school has an incident Roles of Coaches State Laws Your Senators Aid Organizations Links and Publications Speeches/Essays Schedule a Speaker Report an incident Reported incidents		WHAT TO DO IF MY SCHOOL HAS A REPORTED INCIDENT Breaking the Cycle: In a study published by Alfred University in 2000, the most comprehensive research of its kind, 35 present of high schools athletics reported being subjected to some form of hazing, but a cod of silence about the issue among student-athletes can allow hazing to go undetected for years. Break the taboo and communicate openly about the issue. It is almost a surety that if you have one reported incident the possibility of have others in the past is very high if not 100%.

		NEVER downplay the situation. Treating the issue as a serious situation is very crucial, and will determine how the coaches, students, and community will react to this situation. NEVER assume you have an isolated incident. The probability of it being isolated is slim to none. Take this opportunity to redefine the coaches, faculty, administrators, and student’s cultural thinking. Investigate: Interview the victims and the students who were accused of perpetrating the hazing. Strict consequences for perpetrators are essential to make a statement to other students that this will not be acceptable behavior. Provide counseling with the school psychologist for both the victims and the perpetrators. Meet with parents of both groups to inform them of what was being done to address the issue and enlist their support. Address the entire team. Allow players to give answers in writing. Ask specific questions. Have you ever been hazed? Have you ever been involved in hazing others? If you have what part did you play? Make sure to make them aware that they could be subject to disciplinary action. Broaden your investigation to other teams and organizations. Speak with former players to find out how long it has been going on. They have no reason not to be honest with you. When students are undergoing hazing or bullying, one response is to quit the team. As an athletic director, you want to know the name of every kid who drops off of your teams. Again ask specific questions. I see you left the team. Can you tell me why? Were you being treated fairly by your fellow teammates, coaches, etc.?