Initiation/Hazing
Hazing is a form of initiation ceremony that is used to induct new members to an organisation, gang or group.
Hazing techniques
There are a number of different forms of Hazing which include mild rituals to severe and sometimes violent ceremonies. These can include:
- Punching
- Kicking
- Humiliation
- Embarrassment
- Harassment
- Name calling
- Abduction/kidnap
How does it affect the individual?
- Self-blame
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Withdrawn
- Suicide
- Death from physical injuries