CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of sexual assault. If you have been sexually assaulted, or are not sure, there are several ways to get support. View options on campus through University Health Services.
The University of Wisconsin notified students in an email Wednesday afternoon that there had been incidents of fondling in an unknown academic building.
The incidents were reported to UW through a report from a Campus Security Authority — which the university defines as either a member of UW Police Department, individuals responsible for campus security, certain members of administration or housing and other departments on campus that handle criminal reports.
According to the report, the suspect has previously committed other acts of fondling with a different victim.
In the email, UW said it prohibits sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment and sexual exploitation. Acts of sexual violence may violate Wisconsin state law and UW’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence policy.
Students can report incidents involving sexual assault to UWPD by contacting 608-264-2677. To report a concern directly to UW, students can do so via the Sexual Misconduct Resource and Response Program.
Resources regarding sexual assault:
- UHS Survivor Services provides confidential, no-cost victim advocacy, mental health and/or medical support, including
forensic nurse exams available onsite at UHS: [email protected]; 608-265-5600 (option 3); or self-schedule using the MyUHS app - UHS Survivor Services Crafty Coping and drop-in survivor
support groups - RCC: Sexual Violence Resource Center: (608)-251-7273
- Let’s Talk: uhs.wisc.edu/wellness/lets-talk
- Room to be Safe: For Queer survivors of violence: (414) 856-LGBT (5428)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- To report an incident to law enforcement, contact UWPD at 608-264-2677.
- To report a concern to the university, contact the Sexual Misconduct Resource and Response Program at https://go.wisc.edu/report
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224
