SIX STEPS FOR PREVENTING HAZING ON YOUR TEAM
Here are six steps that you can and must take to greatly minimize the chances that a hazing incident will occur on your team.
1. Develop Strong, Positive, Responsible Leaders
It always puzzles...
SAYREVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey school superintendent who canceled a high school football season after allegations of hazing among students said he is weighing whether to restore the program after this season.
"I will say clearly: Whether we...
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