Selecting an online hazing prevention program can feel overwhelming—many platforms appear similar on the surface, yet differ significantly in quality, research foundation, data practices, and student impact. Asking the right questions helps you determine whether a provider is offering evidence-based education, safeguarding your students’ data, and meaningfully contributing to a safer campus community. The questions below will help you compare programs with confidence and clarity.
Q: Is the program research-informed? Who contributed to its development? What are the learning outcomes, and how do you assess them?
A: High-quality programs are grounded in current research and developed by a diverse group of practitioners, scholars, and compliance or risk-management experts. Providers should be able to articulate the research basis for their curriculum, list contributors, and explain how learning outcomes are measured to ensure the program performs as promised.
Q: How does your solution help us comply with the Stop Campus Hazing Act?
A: The strongest partners provide research-informed programming aligned with the requirements of the Stop Campus Hazing Act. They should offer targeted courses for specific student populations, along with customizable content that incorporates federal and state laws, campus policies, resources, and reporting channels. Comprehensive programs also include training specifically designed for faculty and staff, plus ongoing professional development opportunities for those responsible for managing and evaluating your campus hazing prevention plan.
Q: Is the program interactive and engaging for students? What do students like about it? Is there evidence of effectiveness with the intended audience?
A: Engaging prevention programs are shaped by student input. Providers should be able to share student feedback and data demonstrating program effectiveness. Campuses may also benefit from forming student focus groups or involving student leaders and stakeholders to review the program before selecting a vendor.
Q: How customizable is the program? Can it incorporate our campus policies, procedures, resources, and reporting tools? Do students leave with greater confidence in reporting hazing or seeking support?
A: A strong provider can clearly demonstrate how the program adapts to your institution’s unique context. They should readily explain how campus-specific information is integrated into the program and how learners are equipped to identify, report, and prevent hazing.
Q: How is student data collected and used. Do you have a data dashboard? How do you ensure its security? How do you decide which questions to ask?
A: A reputable provider should clearly explain what data is collected, how it is protected, and how it is used to strengthen prevention efforts. They should regularly analyze data to improve programming and be transparent about how information is shared back with learners—for example, through dashboards or positive norming. All survey questions should have a clear purpose, and the vendor should be willing to share those questions upon request.
Q: Is the content updated regularly? How do you incorporate client/partner feedback for continuous improvement?
A: Providers should be able to describe their update cycle, demonstrate recent improvements, and show how client feedback informs ongoing enhancements to the curriculum.
A Note from Hazing Prevention Network
Hazing Prevention Network is proud to partner with Prevent.Zone® by AliveTek to provide award-winning online hazing prevention programming to hundreds of thousands of students each year. This collaboration ensures campuses receive research-informed, learner-centered education built on best practices and continuous improvement.
