1 Saving Our Sisterhood: “Take A Stand, Be Strong, Stay Informed” National Hazing Prevention Task Force

 Goals and Objectives  Call to Action: Strategic Plan  Hazing Prevention Training  Hazing Prevention Chapter-based Committee  Internal Hazing Prevention Workshops  Membership Intake Process  Develop Relationships with other Organizations  Hazing Prevention Week  High School Hazing Prevention Forum  Panel Discussion  Additional Resources (as a chapter and a region, what additional resources will you need) 2

1. To assist the sorority in the reduction and ultimate eradication of hazing 2. To heighten awareness about the current laws and sanctions enacted to address hazing offenses 3. To foster greater awareness within Grand Chapter about the consequences of hazing 3

4 The National Hazing Prevention Task Force has been charged with the responsibility of preparing and recommending a strategic plan of action for 2013 – 2015.

5  Hazing Prevention Training  Train the trainers training ▪ Committee chairs ▪ Regional trainers for compliance and DID requirement

6  Hazing Prevention Chapter- based Committee  Objective: Implement the Hazing Prevention Strategic Plan within the local chapter ▪ Create a mindset and culture shift ▪ Educate in order to eradicate

7  Internal Hazing Prevention Workshops  Annual Compliance Workshop requirement  Delta Internal Development  Additional Workshops throughout the Membership Intake Process

8  Hazing Prevention Workshops during Membership Intake Process  Pre-Rush Applicants Workshop (mandatory attendance)  Enhanced Hazing Prevention Segment in ” D.O.N.T. Session” during rush  Candidate Orientation Workshop will include an enhanced Hazing Prevention component  New Member Orientation Workshop will include an enhanced Hazing Prevention component

9 Develop Relationships with other Organizations  Build alliances – Build an alliance with organizations that share similar goals. Even though an organization may have differing perspectives, experiences and desires, there may be enough commonality to build an alliance and work together.  Involve different professions – Policy makers, business owners, school administrators, attorneys, judges, university officials all have a perspective on this problem and can add to the discussion of the issue.  Involve different cultures – People from various cultural backgrounds bring a different understanding and communication to an issue. Sometimes differing assumptions and viewpoints can create and/or contribute to the discussion.

10 Develop Relationships with other Organizations  Create a trusting, open environment – Foster two-way communication based on listening for and sharing valuable information and by being responsive, respectful, candid and honest.  Show commitment to other organizations and the community – Be involved; invest in the community, show a commitment to work in the community on this issue; use the resources and tools that are available to us.  Appreciate other organizations – Show appreciation for organizations that help us. This will help to continue to develop relationships beyond one issue.

11  Hazing Prevention Week  September 21 st – 27 th, 2014 It provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations, campuses and communities across North America to raise awareness about hazing and to promote hazing prevention. ▪ Hazing Prevention Pledge ▪ Brown Bag Lunch Discussions ▪ Training Sessions ▪ Fundraisers ▪ Seminars

12  Bullying and Hazing Prevention Summit  Design, develop, execute and evaluate a bullying and hazing prevention summit by collaborating with strategic partners to heighten awareness about the ills of hazing and bullying. ▪ Roundtable Discussions ▪ Panel Discussions ▪ Breakout Sessions ▪ Keynote Speakers

Guest Participants: ▪ University Official ▪ Law Enforcement Officer ▪ Judge ▪ Attorney ▪ Victim of Hazing ▪ “Hazer” 13

“Hazing Prevention is a 365 day a year responsibility.” 14

National Website: Stop Hazing Organization: Hazing Prevention: National Study of Student Hazing: 15

Committee Co-Chairs: Jaribu Hill, Esq. and Denesia Parris Honorary Co-Chair: The Honorable Marcia L. Fudge, 21 st National President 16 Committee Members: Immediate Past National President Cynthia M.A. Butler McIntyre Tausha Brooks Michelle Brown S. Sharelle Dailey Margaret Dudley, Esq. Edwena Henderson Danielle King Ifunanya Okeke Jacquelyn Shuler Rodericka Webb-Wilkenson Allison Willis Anita Wood- Gaillard National Headquarters Staff Liaisons: Shannon Jenkins Johnesha Day