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Hazing Prevention at UMB

Our mission at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is to improve the human condition and serve the public good of Maryland and society at-large through education, research, clinical care, and service.

Central to this mission are UMB’s core values: Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. These values not only define what we stand for but also guide how we interact with one another every day. By living these values, we create a campus where everyone feels welcome, has a sense of belonging, and is supported to succeed. We are committed to ensuring that every member of our community feels valued, empowered, and supported in all aspects of campus life.

Hazing has no place on our campus. Whether it's in student organizations or any other setting, we are committed to building a culture where belonging is never built on harm. Every member of the UMB community has a role in preventing hazing and promoting respect.

This site is your resource for understanding what hazing is, how to recognize it, and what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing it. Together, we can create a campus where tradition never comes at the cost of someone’s well-being.

  • What is Hazing?

    “Hazing” is defined as any action taken or situation created, whether on or off campus, intentionally inflicted on a student or students for the purpose of an initiation into a Student Organization recognized, established, or sponsored by the University that creates mental or physical harm, including temporary or permanent diminished physical or mental capacity, emotional distress, humiliation, degradation, or causing or encouraging another person to violate any law or University policy.

    LINK POLICY

    Stop Campus Hazing Act

    Maryland Law on Hazing

  • Reporting Hazing

    Reporting hazing helps protect your peers and upholds our shared values. By speaking up, you contribute to a culture rooted in respect and integrity, where every individual is treated with dignity. Your action supports the well-being of our community, promotes equity and justice, and encourages a safe, inclusive environment where all students can thrive. Whether you're directly involved or a concerned observer, your report can spark positive change and help us continue to build a campus grounded in innovation, discovery, respect, and integrity.

    UMB Hotline

Hazing Prevention Framework: Commitment, Capacity, Assessment, Planning, Evaluation, Cultural Competence, Sustainability, Implementation

Hazing Prevention Network is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to prevent hazing. Their goal is to educate individuals about the dangers of hazing, advocate for change, and engage the community in strategies to prevent hazing.   

Five Steps for Safe and Effective Bystander Intervention: Notice Hazing, Recognize the Harm, Accept Responsibility, Develop Skills, Take Action

StopHazing’s mission is to promote safe and inclusive school, campus, and organizational environments through research, resource sharing, and the development of data-driven strategies for hazing prevention and the promotion of positive and inclusive group climates.

Bystander Intervention

The mission of the University of Virginia's Gordie Center is to end hazing and substance misuse among college and high school students nationwide. The Gordie Center empowers students to transform their campus and community cultures through peer education and bystander intervention using our evidence-informed, student-tested resources.  Hazing Education 

This Gordie Center short video on bystander intervention video explains how to be an effective bystander in hazing situations using the 5 Ds (direct, distract, delegate, delay, and document).

Student Organization Resources: Stop Hazing Before it Happens

Building Healthy Groups 

Model of Small Group Development (Tuckman 1965) 

Teamwork doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time for a new team to build trust, develop relationships, and reach its full potential. As team members move from being strangers to effective collaborators, they go through several developmental stages.

Bruce Tuckman’s Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing model outlines these stages. Understanding this model can help you guide your team through each phase more effectively—accelerating their growth and improving overall performance. Learn more about Tuckman's Model (1965)

Building Healthy Groups and Teams (StopHazing.org) 

The "Building Healthy Groups and Teams" page on StopHazing.org provides a comprehensive guide for creating environments that are inclusive, supportive, and safe. This website outlines key goals for group development, such as, instilling a sense of belonging, understanding group dynamics, learning group history, building trust, developing personally and professionally, and promoting purpose and pride.

 

 

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