Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Hazing task force hears prosecutors, campuses and students; pushes uniform training and reporting
Summary
The Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force met in Baton Rouge to hear testimony from prosecutors, university leaders and students and advanced recommendations including standardized annual training, a unified reporting system, and closer campus–law enforcement partnerships. Members set follow‑up work for November and a final report in January.
The Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force met Sept. 16 at Pennington in Baton Rouge and heard testimony from student representatives, prosecutors and university officials as it prepares a January report with legislative and policy recommendations to reduce hazing.
Chairman Representative Jason Hughes opened the meeting by recognizing members of the Wilson family in the audience and confirming a quorum. Student representative Naquavion Willis told the task force, “I found today very, very much of a phenomenal experience,” and urged leaders to bring the summit’s lessons back to campus.
Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Kim Hunter Reid and former Dillard University president Dr. Walter Kimbrough emphasized urgency and recommended broader, mandatory training. Kimbrough warned that older alumni who operate off campus can perpetuate dangerous practices and urged campuses to expand training, hotlines…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
