Hazing Prevention Education
Hazing Prevention Education
Orange Technical College is committed to creating a safe environment for all students and actively works to prevent hazing in any student looking to join campus organizations.
Orange Technical College educates students about hazing prevention and provides resources to help identify warning signs ranging from subtle peer pressure to dangerous initiation activities. Students looking to learn more can check out the YouTube videos provided by The Gordie Center, or call an OTC campus counselor. Our counselors are ready and waiting to help get you started on a safe and positive college experience!
Signs of Healthy and
Unhealthy Organizations
Learn how to identify which groups will truly support your personal growth and well-being by asking yourself key questions about your goals—whether that's making friends, developing skills, or giving back to the community.
Hazing Signs: What to
Do if You're Being Hazed
Are activities causing you distress? Could photos of these activities affect your future career? Would you be uncomfortable if family members were watching? The video clarifies that hazing includes any required activity that humiliates, degrades, or risks harm, regardless of whether someone agrees to participate.
Hazing Prevention: 5 Ds for
Effective Bystander Intervention
If you witness hazing but aren't sure how to intervene, this video teaches you the "5 D's" approach to respond safely and effectively. You'll learn how to respond with kindness, consider how you'd want to be helped in their situation, and never leave someone in a dangerous situation.
Bystander Intervention for Hazing
If you witness potential hazing, this video teaches you a five-step process to become an effective bystander and help create safer environments. You'll learn to notice concerning signs on social media, in texts, or when someone looks uncomfortable during group activities.
Hazing Signs: Worried about a Friend
If you've noticed concerning changes in someone you know after they joined a group, this video helps you identify potential signs of hazing and provides guidance on how to respond. You'll learn that hazing includes any required activity that humiliates, degrades, or risks harm, regardless of someone's willingness to participate.