Dr. Susan Lipkins

 

Dr. Lipkins, author of Preventing Hazing: How Parents, Teachers and Coaches Can Stop the Violence, Harassment and Humiliation, is a psychologist who is a pioneer in the area of hazing, bullying and harassment. When she began her research and analysis of hazing in 2003, little was known or written about the phenomenon. Her interest started with a sexualized hazing ritual on a nearby high school football team. This story is told in her short film, Betrayal.

Dr. Lipkins is an expert witness for cases involving hazing and bullying. In this capacity, Dr. Lipkins learns about the details of hazing events that occur in middle school, high school and college. Hazing victims and their families usually bring a lawsuit when the damages have been physically and/or psychologically harmful in significant ways.

Dr. Susan Lipkins, a psychologist for over twenty years, specializes in campus conflict and violence in high schools and colleges. She has appeared as an expert in hazing and bullying more than 100 times, and has been seen on CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, ESPN, SKYTV. In addition, she has been quoted and published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, The Washington Post, The Daily News, as well as many other magazines, and publications worldwide.

Dr. Lipkins has been a school psychologist, and a consultant. She has taught in various settings, including college, hospitals and day care centers. Dr. Lipkins earned her B.A. from Fordham University, and a M.S. in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Bank Street College of Education. She also has a M.S. and Ph.D. in School Psychology from Yeshiva University. Dr. Lipkins graduated from Adelphi University’s Derner Institute, receiving post-doctoral certification in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy.

Dr. Lipkins is a member of the American Psychological Association.

 

Dr. Lipkins in the News

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www.pennlive.com
Police investigate locker room incident involving football players at central Pa. high school
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating whether potential crimes were committed when three older football players confronted a younger player in a locker room at Williams Valley Junior/Senior High School this month.
Sep. 29, 2022

www.pennlive.com
Middletown videos reveal the failure of coaches and school officials to protect players from hazing | PennLive Editorial
The Middletown School Board has announced it is canceling football this season, and it was right to do so. The cancellation comes after yet another video has surfaced showing a brutal hazing incident earlier this month. Susan Lipkins, author of the book “Preventing Hazing: How Parents, Teachers, and Coaches Can Stop the Violence,” said the behavior she saw in the ...
August 27, 2022

 

www.witf.org
Hazing back in the spotlight after recent incident in Middletown
Middletown’s football program has been one of the most successful in Pennsylvania over the last few years. The Dauphin County borough takes a lot of pride in their Friday night football games. But Middletown has been shaken and many Central Pennsylvanians appalled by an alleged hazing on the football team.
August 24, 2022

National Catholic Reporter
California's Mater Dei High School, a Catholic football powerhouse, faces hazing and assault allegations
The impact of hazing on victims can be significant, said Susan Lipkins, a New York-based psychologist and author who specializes in high school ...
June 21, 2022

The Guardian
‘Nobody called 911’: what can be done to change the culture of hazing at US colleges?
The rate of perilous hazing incidents has ticked up at colleges across the country, and in many cases schools have limited power to stop it.
June 23, 2022

 
 

nj.com
Wounds that never heal
N.J. hazing incidents are often quickly forgotten. But for victims, they last forever.
March 13, 2022

 

Letter to the editor in response to:
Sexual Assault Accusations Sour More Students Against Fraternity Row
October 2, 2021

 
 

Indiana Daily Student
Kappa Kappa Gamma hazing allegations
March 11. 2021

 

ctnewsonline.com
Hazing policy under review by district officials
January 7, 2020

 

Dispatch.com
Felony charges highlight dangers of hazing
November 24, 2019

The Mel Robbins Show
PTSD and Hazing
October 30, 2019

 
 

lionsroarnews.com
Effects of hazing linger nationally
April 9, 2019

 

bethesdamagazine.com
Third Damascus High Rape Case Sent to Juvenile Court
March 14, 2019

 

CBC.ca
Hazing and Alleged Sexual Assault
November 19, 2018 on CBC News Network with Carole MacNeil

 

See Dr. Lipkins in an ESPN special
Hazing: the hidden horror
Tues. Sept. 13, 2017 @ 10pm on ESPN

HLN: Hazing Death
Across America with Carol Costello On Head Line News (HLN)
Nov 13, 2017

 

WOSU Public Radio
Hazing on College Campuses
October 5, 2017

Chicago Tribune
Putting an end to hazing takes more than written policies, experts say
September 29, 2017

ESPN
Hazing at Wheaton and Bucknell College-Outside The Lines (OTL)
September 20, 2017