In the weeks leading up to National Hazing Prevention Week, the Hazing Prevention Network and partners are offering a series of educational webinars designed to inspire action and equip you with practical tools to prevent hazing. Each session brings together experts and practitioners who share real-world strategies, campus success stories, and proven approaches to creating safer, more inclusive communities. Whether you’re a campus professional, student leader, coach, or advisor, these webinars will help you prepare for a meaningful and impactful NHPW. Check back as we continue to add to the listings below.
Women & Hazing: A Conversation About Consent
Dr. Mari Ann Callais, ForCollegeForLife (Recorded: 08/27/25)
“Women & Hazing” is an interactive and informative program designed to address the often overlooked issue of hazing within female-centric organizations, with a particular focus on sororities and women’s groups. Through a combination of education, discussion, and reflection, this program aims to raise awareness, promote accountability, and foster a culture of inclusivity and respect within these communities.
Take the first step towards building a stronger, healthier, and more inclusive sisterhood. Together, let’s create a culture where every woman feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Tuesday, September 9, Noon ET
The Power of Positive Norming and Student Education in Hazing Prevention
Presented by Sandy Mills-Alford, CEO of AliveTek
Join us for a special NHPW webinar featuring free videos and handouts you can use with students throughout National Hazing Prevention Week and all year long. We’ll highlight key data that supports the power of positive norming—an evidence-based strategy for making hazing prevention messages stick. This session will also provide a recap of the role education plays with the new national hazing prevention law. Whether you’re new to hazing prevention education or looking to strengthen your current efforts, you’ll leave with some ready-to-use tools and proven insights.
Wednesday, September 10, Noon ET
The Role of Parents, Friends and Partners in Prevention
A conversation with Dr. Lori Hart and Dr. Byron Hughes, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
This session will explore the powerful and often underutilized role that parent, friends and partners play in hazing prevention. Through a conversation with Dr. Lori Hart, a national expert on prevention and fraternity/sorority life, we will examine how parents, friends and partners can serve as key protective factors for students—especially during vulnerable transition periods like joining a team, organization or fraternity/sorority. Dr. Hart will share insights on how open communication, setting expectations, and staying engaged can help interrupt the normalization of hazing behaviors. Participants will walk away with concrete strategies for empowering parents to recognize red flags, have impactful conversations with their students, and partner in creating a culture of safety, respect and accountability. This dialogue is part of the Hazing Prevention Network’s commitment to empowering all stakeholders—especially families—to stop hazing before it starts.
Tuesday, September 16, Noon ET
How Do We “Know” When Hazing is Occurring?
Presented by David Westol, Limberlost Consulting
“Suspect” may be a better word than “Know,” but the clues, signs and indicators of hazing tend to be consistent and recognizable in student groups. Some are obvious, such as lower than average grades, attrition above a certain percentage, carrying heavy objects in backpacks and black plastic garbage bags covering first floor windows during certain times. Other indicators are subtle: delaying the identification of “bigs” until late in the program, PNMs required to have Life360 or a similar app, coded language in descriptions of the PNM process relating to endurance and commitment, the use of a PCP, and disproportionately high fees for joining. We’ll review a list of 25 practices, actions and activities that suggest hazing is occurring in clubs, organizations, teams, bands and fraternity/sorority life and questions to ask about those activities.
Tuesday, September 16, 2:00 PM ET
Sexual Hazing: Reasons, Risks, and Reporting
Presented by Ryan McKee, Ph.D., Temple University
Despite decades of research hazing prevention, the practice of sexualized hazing has received limited attention. Drawing on his groundbreaking research on sexualized hazing, Dr. McKee will define the phenomenon, examine the underlying causes, and explore barriers to reporting. Through contemporary case studies and research, participants will gain insight into the significant risks sexualized hazing poses to individuals, organizations, and communities.
Tuesday, September 16, 3:30 PM ET
Discretion: Hazing, Pledging and Intake in D9 Organizations
Cross-pledging, burning sands, pledge lines, paper vs. made – how familiar are you with these terms? Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs or Divine Nine (D9)) are rich with history, tradition and culture. In 2025 and beyond how do we balance those customs with rapidly changing social media, that complicates an already challenging landscape?
Join Attorney Rasheed Ali Cromwell, President of the Harbor Institute, as he discusses how all hazing is not the same, and effective and impactful hazing prevention efforts must also address solutions from a culturally competent lens. He also discusses innovative approaches that Harbor is partnering with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to share strategies from a regional and national leadership perspective on how to more effectively and efficiently impact members.
Rasheed blends his legal background and cultural expertise to break down complex difficult issues in a relatable way. One area he specializes in is hazing prevention/intervention. Attorney Cromwell was featured on the award-winning PBS documentary “Hazing”, is published in numerous articles and journals and is the co-author of The Harbor Guide to Culturally Based Fraternal Organizations, 2nd Edition (2022). He is also the author of the highly anticipated book Discretion: Hazing, Pledging and Intake (2025).
He currently serves as of counsel for the FSLG law firm where he has worked with the firm on hazing investigations and risk assessments for a number of CBFOs. He volunteers as a financially active with his organization, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as well as serves as a board member on the board of directors for the Hazing Prevention Network (HPN).
AFA awarded Attorney Cromwell the Jack L. Anson Award (AFA) for assisting in developing partnerships with higher education and the interfraternal community, fostering positive change to advance the fraternal movement, and serving as a role model for students and professionals.
This virtual educational experience is hosted in partnership with the Harbor Institute and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Wednesday, September 17, 11:00 AM ET
Hazing Makes You a Better Greek, and Other Stupid Myths
Presented by Michelle Guobadia, University of North Carolina – Charlotte, The Catalyst Agency
You shouldn’t need 10 reasons not to haze, but Michelle is going to give them to you anyway! To this day, there are many myths and misconceptions about the practice of hazing and how it adds value to a fraternity or sorority chapter. Michelle is one of the strongest, most refreshing speakers today with enough courage to one-by-one debunk what some may deem “traditions” of new member recruitment and education.
Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 PM ET
Power, Pain, and the Price of Entry: Rethinking Hazing as a System, Not an Incident
Hazing is more than a single harmful act—it’s a reflection of the deeper cultural messages students receive about belonging, sacrifice, and power. Today’s hazing is increasingly psychological, identity-based, and digital, making it harder to detect but no less damaging. This webinar reframes hazing as a systemic behavior shaped by institutional norms, peer dynamics, and unspoken rules.
We’ll explore how shifting the focus from “bad actors” to cultural conditions allows conduct, inclusion, wellness, and retention teams to work together on proactive prevention strategies. Participants will learn how Gen Z students navigate power and coercion, why early warning signs often go unnoticed, and how institutions can address hazing through the lenses of identity, trauma, and community wellness—not just policy enforcement.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognize the cultural and systemic roots of hazing.
- Identify subtle psychological and identity-based forms of hazing.
- Strengthen collaboration across campus teams for prevention and response.
- Build strategies that evolve with today’s student experiences.
Speakers:
- Yvonne Hernandez Friedman, Ph.D., PCC, Principal/CEO, YHF Coaching & Consulting (Moderator)
- Letitia Minor, M.Ed., LPC, CCTP, Counselor Specialist, Coastal Carolina University
- Juan R. Guardia, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Affairs, University of Texas at San Antonio
- Jason E. Glenn, Ph.D., Retired Military Officer, Former Vice President of Student Affairs; President, Glenn International Leadership Force
Monday, September 22, Noon ET
Igniting Cultural Transformation on Campus to Combat Hazing
Panel includes:
- Frank Cuevas, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor Division of Student Life, University of Tennessee Knoxville
- Emily Perlow, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Jeremiah Shinn, Ph.D., Interim President, Boise State University
It’s time for campus leaders to take a bold stand against hazing and dangerous drinking, viewing these challenges as opportunities for positive change that can uplift our student organizations and the entire community! Penn State’s Piazza Center has laid out five dynamic strategies—Development and Learning, Prevention, Accountability, Compliance, and Change Management—that are not just words, but powerful tools to create safer environments and spark a safer culture. We can supercharge community engagement and empower students to confidently champion safety and step in when it matters most.
Monday, September 22, 2:00 PM ET
Breaking the Silence: Confronting Hazing in Varsity Athletics
Join us for an engaging panel discussion that dives into the complex issue of hazing in varsity athletics. This webinar will bring together experienced voices from the world of college sports to examine how hazing manifests in athletic environments, the impact it has on individuals and teams, and the practical steps coaches, administrators, and student-athletes can take to stop it. Panelists will share real-world insights on identifying harmful behaviors, overcoming the barriers to intervention, and building a team culture grounded in trust, respect, and accountability. Whether you’re on the field or in the front office, this conversation will equip you with the tools to recognize and prevent hazing in your program.
Panelists include:
- Janet Judge, Co-Founder and Partner, Education & Sports Law Group
- Brian Gearity, Ph.D., Professor & Director MA Coach Sports Education; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, GSPP, University of Denver
- Christopher Zacharda, Ed.D., Senior Associate Dean of Students, Northwestern University; Research Fellow, Penn State’s Piazza Center
- Emily Perlow, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Tuesday, September 23, Noon ET
One Size Does Not Fit All: Tailoring Hazing Prevention Efforts to Fit Campus and Organization Needs
Effective intervention is driven by integrating tailored strategies that consider the unique needs and priorities of a campus or national organization. Doing so requires educators and administrators to have comprehensive data to inform, support, and refine hazing prevention initiatives. This program draws from findings from the What Works Study on Hazing and Hazardous Drinking to showcase evidence-based guidance for developing targeted prevention efforts.
- Meghan Grace, Ph.D., Research Project Manager, Piazza Center
- Stevan Veldkamp, Ed.D., Executive Director, Piazza Center
Thursday, September 25, 3:00 PM ET
Liquid Courage: The Role of Alcohol in Hazing
Presented by Susie Bruce, Director, and Kristen Morris, Robert Tipton Jr. Hazing Prevention Coordinator, of UVA’s Gordie Center
National Gordie Day is held on the Thursday of National Hazing Prevention Week to remember Gordie Bailey ‘s death from alcohol overdose due to hazing and prevent future tragedies. This interactive program educates students on the relationship between alcohol and hazing, demonstrates how to measure a standard drink in our “bartender school,” and teaches students to identify the signs of alcohol overdose using “PUBS.” Students will leave the program motivated to be engaged bystanders by monitoring impaired peers for signs of overdose, never leaving anyone alone to sleep it off, and intervening when they are concerned about hazing. Administrators will learn new tools for student engagement in hazing and alcohol overdose prevention.
