The message on several North Carolina campuses Wednesday is simple — “hazing hurts.” That’s the name of a program that will be underway at several Historically Black Colleges and Universities around our state.
“Hazing Hurts” is a video conference that will include topics such as: what sort of things are considered hazing, the consequences, alternatives to hazing, and what to do if you’re a victim.
There have been several high-profile hazing reports around the nation in the last year, including at least two cases in central North Carolina.
After reported hazing, the drumline for North Carolina Central University’s band was silenced for weeks in September during a suspension from the school.
They were recently found guilty of violating the code of conduct by hazing and were ordered to take part in a hazing prevention workshop, plus ordered to do 10 hours of community service.
At Fort Bragg, court martials began last year for eight soldiers accused in the death of a fellow solider. Prosecutors said Danny Chen,19, committed suicide because of ethnic hazing.
Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the North Carolina Central University School of Law are among those participating in Wednesday’s teleconference.
An assistant vice chancellor is moderating at FSU and he is the co-author of a report about hazing in fraternities and sororities.
The teleconference runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information, call (910) 672-2627.
