UW–Madison Police Department

Attempted Sexual Assault Reported

  • Incident date: April 10, 2015, 12:00 am
  • Incident type: Sexual Assault
  • Location/address: Southeast Residence Hall

On Friday, April 17, 2015, the UW-Madison Police Department was notified of an attempted sexual assault last Friday, April 10, 2015 inside a southeast residence hall. A student reported to her House Fellow that she was walking down a hallway when an unknown male pulled her into a room, hit her, and attempted to touch her inappropriately.

The assault was not reported to the UW-Madison Police Department, and therefore is not under police investigation at this time.

Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim. While nothing is failsafe, here are some suggestions everyone may want to consider:

  • If you’re a bystander and see someone behaving in a way that seems suspicious, do something about it. If you don’t feel comfortable or safe confronting them, call 911.
  • Make sure you have consent. Consent is a clear and freely given yes, not the absence of a no.
  • Trust your instincts. If you feel uneasy or sense something is wrong, call for assistance.
  • Be active in supporting a safe and respectful community. If you see others engaging in disrespectful or inappropriate actions, speak up and get involved, or contact someone else to assist.

If you’ve been sexually assaulted, tell someone – there are resources available to help you. Please visit uwpd.wisc.edu/tellus and www.uhs.wisc.edu/evoc for more information.

For more information on the Clery Act, and why you’re receiving this federally mandated Crime Warning, please visit www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/campus.html.