101 West: Hazing — The Code of Silence

Hazing — it's a dark tradition that some may view as harmless fun, but it can have deadly consequences.

The definition of hazing is ‘humiliating, degrading, abusive, or dangerous activities that a person or group is subjected to as part of an initiation or activity.’

The culture of hazing isn’t new; it has been going on for hundreds of years.

Acts of hazing have happened locally, around the U.S., and around the world, and take many forms.

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When the first reports of hazing emerged in the United States in the mid-19th century, they were primarily physical and based on academic class. But slowly, it moved to other groups, and alcohol started to play a bigger role. As it migrated, it evolved — and continues to grow t