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 reported a sexual assault that occurred around noon March 21 in a central campus building, according to a University Crime Warning email sent to UW students Sunday afternoon. The suspect, who is not affiliated with the university, and the victim knew each other. UWPD was alerted of the assault March 22.
According to the email, this incident was classified as a third-degree sexual assault, which may refer to sexual intercourse occurring without consent under Wisconsin law.
The exact location of the assault and information about the suspect was not disclosed.
The UWPD is actively investigating the incident.
Students can report incidents involving sexual assault to UW-Madison police 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
