UW–Madison Police Department

Sexual Assault Reported to UW Staff Member

  • Incident date: April 11, 2015, 12:00 am
  • Incident type: Sexual Assault
  • Location/address: Southeast Residence Hall

A sexual assault was reported to a UW-Madison staff member on Sunday, April 12, 2015. The sexual assault was reported to have occurred in a southeast residence hall on Saturday, April 11, 2015. It is believed that the alleged offender and the victim know each other.

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:

  • Make sure you have consent. Consent is a clear and freely given yes, not the absence of a no.
  • People who are incapacitated by alcohol or drugs cannot give consent.
  • Practice being assertive about your boundaries.
  • 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.