National Hazing Prevention Week
National hazing prevention week is RECOGNIZED THE LAST FULL WEEK OF SEPTEMBER.
During National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW), we encourage sisters to consider ways to build a safe, healthy experience for all members of Alpha Chi Omega in a hazing-free environment. Together, we can empower one another to eliminate hazing from our organization and promote healthy bonding in our sisterhood. This week serves as a reminder to live out our values and be an upstander not just for one week, but every day of the year. Alpha Chi Omega headquarters is proud to continue our commitment to eliminating hazing as our members live out their Real. Strong. Women.® Experience.
real, strong women lead with values
september 22-26, 2025
As Alpha Chi Omegas, we lead with intention guided by our values of wisdom, devotion and achievement. This year’s NHPW theme – Real, Strong Women Lead with Values – invites us to reflect on how our everyday choices shape the culture of our chapters and strengthen the bonds of sisterhood. When we live out our values, we don’t just prevent harm – we build a community rooted in dignity, belonging and respect.
Because hazing prevention is a shared responsibility, every member plays an active role in making it happen. In support of NHPW, Alpha Chi Omega empowers sisters to put our values first and lead by example to help end hazing before it begins.
sisters talk about values
NHPW STICKERS AVAILABLE IN YOUR TOOLKIT!
INTRODUCING REAL, STRONG VALUES PROGRAM – NEW FOR NHPW!
Our newest program – Real, Strong Values – invites members to explore how both personal values and Alpha Chi Omega’s core values can be powerful tools in preventing hazing and strengthening sisterhood. Through thoughtful conversations and hands-on activities, members will reflect on how hazing behaviors conflict with what we stand for and discover how values can foster care, connection and belonging. Pick a day during NHPW to facilitate this impactful session with your chapter and lead with purpose. You can find these materials in your NHPW toolkit mailed to chapters this year!
living our values every day
Hazing prevention happens in everyday moments through events, conversations and the connections we build. Explore exclusive Alpha Chi Omega printable resources, social media graphics and branded assets, available in to help lead your chapter in creating safer, stronger sisterhood.
Use this interactive activity during a chapter meeting to help others learn the truth about hazing. Members will take turns discussing common myths and facts using prompts to reinforce how our values guide us in making healthy choices.
Host a “Values in Action” pop-up to engage your community while tabling on campus. Use our branded value cards or sticky notes to invite others to write how they live out their personal values and display their commitment for NHPW.
Real, Stong Women Don't Haze graphic
Promote meaningful connection and inclusion with the Leading with Values poster. This resource helps visualize the importance of creating spaces where every member feels seen, supported and safe. Share it in your common areas, at events or on social media to inspire real, strong women to lead with values.
Amplify our values using our custom, ready-to-go social media graphics! These branded templates can be easily saved, downloaded and added to your individual or chapter’s social media accounts to spark conversation!
share why #rswdonthaze
CLICK, POST, ENTER TO WIN!
NHPW is your moment to turn values into action – and we want to see how you're bringing wisdom, devotion and achievement to life in your chapter. Submit a photo or video of your NHPW sticker or from your chapter’s hazing prevention programming to photos.alphachiomega.org (no login needed!) during September, and your chapter will have the chance to win a prize pack celebrating healthy sisterhood.
NHPW RESOURCES
PROGRAM WITH PURPOSE
Change begins with a voice and continues with a choice. Alpha Chi Omega offers several Programs with Purpose designed to foster safe, empowering environments and support our commitment to being real, strong women. Explore these impactful resources in the Alpha Chi Omega Resource Center and find the right program to bring to your chapter or campus community.
Challenging Bystander Behavior
Challenging Bystander Behavior in the Red Zone
Empowered Women Prevent Hazing
This interactive, self-guided module is designed to educate members about the problem of hazing, its negative impact on others and ways to prevent it from occurring within our sisterhood. All collegiate members can access the training in The Heights Learning Center. Use the Speak Up for a Sister discussion guide to facilitate a conversation with your chapter to reflect, process and act on the hazing prevention information learned from completing the training.
Throughout the month of September, the Hazing Prevention Network is hosting a series of educational webinars designed to deepen understanding of hazing behaviors and empower prevention efforts. These online sessions offer valuable insights, real-world strategies and opportunities for reflection to foster safer, values-driven communities. Whether you're a chapter leader, member or campus partner, these webinars are a powerful way to engage in NHPW and lead with purpose.
Lead a discussion with your chapter using the educational posters and conversation starters for hazing prevention developed by the Harm Reduction Alliance supported by Alpha Chi Omega, Zeta Tau Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi and Sigma Nu. These posters are designed to raise awareness, challenge harmful norms and promote a culture of respect and responsibility. Use these as tools to engage members in hazing prevention efforts and reinforce value-based decisions.