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educational requireents

Institutions Must have a Policy for Hazing Prevention and awareness

Research-Informed

Campus-Wide

Bystander Intervention

Ethical Leadership

Research-Informed Training Programs

what is a research-informed program?

A research-informed training program is a training initiative that is designed and developed based on evidence from academic research, best practices, and empirical data. These programs integrate proven theories, studies, and methodologies to ensure effectiveness and measurable outcomes.

  • Evidence-Based Content – The curriculum is built on findings from peer-reviewed research, case studies, and industry best practices.
  • Validated Learning Methods – It uses training techniques that have been tested and proven to be effective (e.g., interactive learning, scenario-based training, behavioral reinforcement).
  • Data-Driven Updates – The program is continuously refined based on new research, participant feedback, and effectiveness assessments.
  • Outcomes – It includes assessments, surveys, or follow-up studies to track knowledge retention and behavior change.
  • Expert Collaboration – Often developed in consultation with researchers, psychologists, educators, or other subject matter experts.
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Campus-wide training

What does it mean to be campus-wide?

A campus-wide hazing prevention training program is a comprehensive, research-informed initiative designed to educate students, faculty, and staff about the risks, warning signs, and consequences of hazing while equipping them with the skills to prevent and intervene in hazing-related situations.

  • Mandatory & Inclusive – Targets all members of the campus community, including students (new and returning), student organization leaders, athletes, faculty, and staff.
  • Research-Informed Content – Based on best practices in psychology, social behavior, and bystander intervention to ensure effective learning and retention.
  • Multi-Format Delivery – Offers online modules, in-person workshops, interactive scenarios, and peer-led discussions to engage different learning styles.
  • Real-World Application – Includes case studies, role-playing exercises, and bystander intervention training to empower students to take action.
  • Culture Change Focused – Goes beyond just rule enforcement to foster a culture of safety, respect, and accountability on campus.

topics

What topics should be included:

There is no absolutely correct list of topics that should be included in a program.  A comprehensive program is uniquely woven with best practices and delivery mechanisms.  However, the Stop Campus Hazing Act specifically calls out two topics for inclusion in the program.  Those topics are Bystander Intervention and Ethical Leaderships.  Areas for exploration within those topics are listed below.

Bystander Intervention

  • Recognizing Warning Signs
  • The 5 Steps to Effective Intervention
  • Safe & Effective Intervention Strategies
  • Overcoming Barriers to Intervention
  • Real-World Scenarios & Role-Playing Exercises
  • The Role of Campus Culture & Policies
Ethical Leadership
  • Foundations of Ethical Leadership
  • Understanding Hazing & Its Consequences
  • Moral courage
  • The “Front Page Test”
  • Building a Positive & Inclusive Team Culture
  • Accountability & Organizational Transparency

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