Sexual Assault

July 28, 2017 3:52 am
Categories: Alert, AlertSU

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety was notified about a sexual assault that occurred on the west side of campus. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30pm, and the victim and suspect are acquaintances. The female victim described the suspect as follows: White male adult, approximately 22-25 years old, brown hair, brown eyes, thin build, and average height. The 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.
  • 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.