Common Strategies to Detect Hazing at LMU
Analyze Available Data
Look for behavioral or activity changes that deviate from typical patterns for students or organizations.
Examples:
- Drops in academic performance among new members
- Changes in keycard access activity (e.g., frequent late-night use)
- High attendance at secretive or off-campus events
Identify Communication Channels
Who are knowledgeable and valuable stakeholders in your network you can have informal or formal conversations with about hazing behaviors they may notice?
Examples:
- Resident advisors (RAs) and residential staff
- Advisors, especially those for registered student organizations and Sorority and Fraternity Life
- Student workers and student leaders
- Family members who express concern
Observe New Member Behavior
Noticeable changes in demeanor, health, or engagement can be signs of hazing, especially if multiple new members are affected.
Red flags:
- Increased social isolation
- Visible stress, fatigue, or injuries
- Avoiding eye contact, poor hygiene, or sudden silence on social media
- Reluctance to discuss group activities
Additional Hazing Detection Tools for LMU Advisors and Leaders
Use early intervention techniques:
- Track who's attending events and who’s falling behind academically
- Talk regularly with student leaders and new members
- Encourage open-door policies and normalize help-seeking
- Monitor social media trends of student groups
- Keep updated on organization rituals and activities
Train your teams to ask:
- Are any members being intentionally excluded or degraded?
- Are group rituals consistent with stated values and university policy?
- Are any members showing signs of fear, burnout, or withdrawal?
Take Action Early
If you see something, say something. You don’t have to prove it’s hazing to make a report. Early intervention can prevent more serious harm.
When in doubt, use these tools:
- Document what you see
- Call Campus Safety for consultation
- Use LMU’s confidential E-Report system