National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) is an opportunity for campuses, schools, communities, organizations and individuals to come together and talk about hazing in their communities, raise awareness about the problem, educate others, and promote prevention. NHPW will take place September 21-25, 2020. You can utilize the Hazing Prevention Resource Guide to understand the issues around hazing and get ideas for hosting your own events or initiatives.

NHPW Schedule:

• Love, Mom & Dad: Turning Tragedy into Progress
  Sunday, September 20 @ 7pm ET
  The Anti-Hazing Coalition will host a live nationwide presentation and discussion to kick off NHPW.
• Disrupt the Cycle of Hazing
  Monday, September 21
  Use social media to share the brief video “Disrupt the Cycle of Hazing.” Encourage others to ask, “Why?” when things take place they know are wrong.

• “Creating a Stronger, Safer Brotherhood”
  Tuesday, September 22 @ 8pm ET
  Join Davis Millard, Director of Member Safety, and Alex Brown, Director of Education and Programming, learn about ways that you can create meaningful experiences for our members while creating a safe and positive environment.

• Breathe, Nolan, Breathe
  Wednesday, September 23
  In May 2020, Delta Chi hosted a special presentation of the documentary “Breathe, Nolan, Breathe,” hosted by Dr. Matthew Richardson and Kimberly and TJ Burch, the parents of Nolan Burch. Watch the presentation with your chapter or colony and have follow-up discussions.

• “HAZE” Screening and Discussion
  Thursday, September 24 @ 8:30pm ET
  National GORDIEday is held annually as part of NHPW to raise awareness about alcohol overdose and encourage student intervention. Join the “HAZE” screening and discussion to expand your chapter or colony’s readiness for student intervention. 

• Values-Based Approach to Health and Wellness
  Friday, September 25
  Review Delta Chi’s Values-Based Approach to Health and Wellness with your chapter or colony to help strengthen your organization’s understanding and adherence to the Fraternity’s values and Basic Expectations.

If you have any questions related to NHPW, please contact Davis Millard, Director of Member Safety, at dmillard@deltachi.org.

Links:

• Online Course

• What is Hazing?

• Hank Nuwer Anti-Hazing Heroes

• NHPW Poster Design Contest

• Take the Hazing Prevention Pledge

• NHPW Poster and Media Materials

• Education Materials

• Planning for NHPW Webinar

• What Parents Need to Know

NHPW Sponsors:

NHPW 2020 Resource Guide

Official NHPW Poster

NHPW Pledge