Sexual Assault – Rape
The Stanford University Department of Public Safety was notified about a sexual assault rape that occurred at a student residence on the west side of campus. The incident occurred on 07/19/17 at approximately 1:30am. The victim and the suspect are acquaintances. The female victim described the suspect as follows: light skinned, Black male, 6’3", 180 lbs, approximately 53 years old, brown hair, brown eyes. This incident is being investigated by police and the University.
If you have information about this crime, please call the Stanford University Department of Public Safety at (650) 329-2413.
Stanford University does not tolerate sexual assault, sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. The university encourages anyone who has been sexually assaulted or subject to other forms of sexual misconduct or harassment to report the incident to university officials.
The information about this incident is being reported to you in accordance with the Clery Act. The remainder of this email provides information about preventing and reporting sexual assault.
- Ignorance of the law or of university policy concerning sexual assault, sexual misconduct and sexual harassment is not a defense.
- Receive affirmative consent from your partner before engaging in sexual activity.
- Perpetrators may attempt to use alcohol to facilitate a sexual assault. Statistically, the majority of reported sexual assaults occur while one or both parties are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol or drugs may impair one’s ability to judge whether or not consent has been given, but it is never an excuse for choosing to violate another person.
- Perpetrators may attempt to use alcohol to facilitate a sexual assault. Statistically, the majority of reported sexual assaults occur while one or both parties are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol or drugs may impair one’s ability to judge whether or not consent has been given, but it is never an excuse for choosing to violate another person.
- There are a number of drugs that may be added to beverages with the intent of altering the consciousness or incapacitating a person without their knowledge. These drugs are particularly dangerous when combined with alcohol and often produce amnesia, leaving a victim unclear about what occurred afterward. These drugs can facilitate criminal activity; most often acts of sexual misconduct or sexual assault.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, or if you aren’t sure whether you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, there are a number of resources available to you at Stanford to inform you of your options and to support you in whatever path you choose to take in addressing the incident. For more information contact:
CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING
Stanford Confidential Support Team
https://vaden.stanford.edu/get-help-now/sexual-assault
650-726-6933 or 650-725-9955 (after hours)
YWCA Silicon Valley Rape Crisis Hotline
650-493-7273
CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)
https://vaden.stanford.edu/caps-and-wellness/counseling-and-psychological-services-caps
650-723-3785
Faculty Staff Help Center
https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/faculty-staff-help-center
650-723-4577
NON-CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES AND REPORTING
Title IX Office
https://titleix.stanford.edu/
650-497-4955
Sexual Assault and Relationship Abuse (SARA) Office
https://sara.stanford.edu/
Stanford Police
https://police.stanford.edu/
911 (emergency)
650-329-2413 (non-emergency)
650-723-9633 (8am-5pm)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Sexual Harassment Policy Office
https://harass.stanford.edu/
Stanford Sexual Assault Support & Resources:
Not Alone Website – https://notalone.stanford.edu/
Sexual Assault Resources Handout
https://stanford.app.box.com/sexual-assault-resources
Stanford Actions on Sexual Assault
https://notalone.stanford.edu/stanford-actions-sexual-assault
This timely warning message is being sent to you in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.
