Is college hazing still happening? Yes — and many parents don’t realize how serious it can be until it’s too late. In this episode of Step Up to Save Our Children, Denise sits down with Meredith Stewart and Elizabeth Allan of Stop Hazing to discuss the reality of hazing on college campuses today. We cover: What hazing really looks like beyond the movies Why students comply — even when they know it’s wrong The psychological impact of hazing Warning signs parents should watch for Anti-hazing laws like Collin’s Law What families can do before move-in day If you have a teen heading to college, this is a must-watch conversation. Subscribe for more parent-focused conversations on youth safety and prevention. Share this with another parent preparing for college.

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Step Up to Save Our Children is a new podcast promoting a healthy, safe and drug fee community. Important topics with professional guests provide information on a variety of topics from high potency marijuana, underage drinking, fentanyl poisoning and other drug and mental health related issues. This podcast, Step Up to Save Our children, is attempting to meet parents and caregivers where you are. Whether at home, exercising or waiting for your child from sports, music or ballet, this will be your opportunity to keep your children safe by educating yourself to the dangers they face.

Who am I? Denise Mayer is a 53-year resident of Anderson Township. Denise received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati. She has worked in many volunteer endeavors and was the creator and publisher of Brainstorm Magazine, a publication written by and for high school students that was distributed at sixty-five high schools in the Greater Cincinnati area in the late 80’s and 90’s. A huge advocate for children’s safety and welfare, Denise started Step Up Anderson Township to bring awareness and education to the community on the topics of illegal drugs, vaping, and underage drinking that are affecting our young people. She is a wife of 53 years, mother of three daughters, and grandmother of six, all living in the Anderson Township area and attending Forest Hills Schools. She and her husband Rick are dedicated to their welfare and health as well as that of the Anderson Community.