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 occurring in a Southeast Residence hall Tuesday, Oct. 22, according to a Crime Warning email sent to students Monday afternoon.
The assault occurred Tuesday night around 11:30 pm, and the victim and offender reportedly knew each other before the incident, according to the email.
Currently, there is no active police investigation underway and the incident has not been reported to UW-Madison police.
UW prohibits sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment and sexual exploitation, according to the email. 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 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
