High School Hazing
Initiation Rites in American High Schools : A National Survey
Fiat Lux Final Report

Nadine C. Hoover, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator

Norman J. Pollard, Ed.D.
Director of Counseling and
Student Development

Published by Alfred University
Alfred, New York 14802
August 2000


This report was written to share our findings with other institutions concerned about the welfare and safety of students throughout the United States. We want people to be aware of the prevalence and nature of this problem, and ways in which we may be able to prevent it. For more information contact:

Susan C. Goetschius
Alfred University
Director of Communications
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802-1205
607.871.2170

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Arrow iconAcknowledgements

Arrow iconExecutive Summary

Arrow iconWhat are Initiation Rites?

Arrow iconHow Many Students are Hazed?

Arrow iconWho is Most At-Risk of Being Hazed?

Arrow iconWhat are the Consequences?

Arrow iconWhy Do They Do That?

Arrow iconHow Do We Stop Hazing?

Arrow iconRecommendations

Arrow iconDiscussion

Arrow iconMethodology

Arrow iconResources

Arrow iconAlfred University Senior Paper - Hazing

Arrow iconHazing Study PDF Format

Arrow iconInitiation Rites for NSAA Sports Teams