Notice of Sexual Assault unknown location:
In compliance with the provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1988 Virginia Commonwealth University is giving notice of a Sexual Assault.
On August 20, 2013 a Sexual Assault was reported to the VCU Police Department. The survivor provided no specific information as to where the crime occurred. This incident may have been a drug facilitated sexual assault. No additional information or details were provided.
VCU Police remind members of the community of the following:
- Sexual assault is non-consensual activity, ranging from unwanted touching to forced intercourse.
- Alcohol and drug consumption can impair your judgment and decision making ability.
- When consuming beverages, make or bring your own. Don’t accept open beverages or drink beverages that have been mixed by others.
- Never isolate yourself and let a sober friend know where you are and who you are with.
- If you are ever in a situation where you are unsure or scared call VCU Police immediately.
- Be alert and aware at all times when you are with acquaintances.
- Be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts.
- Report all suspicious people and circumstances to the VCU Police Department.
It can be assumed that conditions continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the community.
If you are the victim of a sexual assault you have options that are available to you:
— VCU Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services 804-828-9355
— YWCA of Richmond 804-643-0888
— University Safety Case Manager 804-837-8753
— Title IX Coordinator for students, Dr. Reuban Rodriguez 804-828-8940
http://www.students.vcu.edu/docs/sexual_misconduct.pdf
VCU Police
— Emergency # 804-828-1234
— Non-Emergency # 804-828-1196
— VCU Police Victim-Witness Specialist 804-828-6356
— Officer Tricia Mozingo- tlmozingo@vcu.edu
VCU Student Groups
–Sexual Assault & Violence Education-Students (SAVES) 804-828-9355
— Men Against Violence (MAV) 804-828-9355
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to share this information with other members of the community, and are asked to be aware of their surroundings, report suspicious activity to police and use the campus RamSafe transportation service by calling 804-828-SAFE (7233).
Anyone with information pertaining to this crime can contact the VCU Police Department at (804) 828-1234 or text VCUTIP to 274637 anonymously.
