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We worked with our campus police to change the info in their timely warnings, replacing tradtional (stranger-based, victim-blaming) "prevention tips." Below is an example of a recent timely warning from UT.

 

Diane Docis

Sexual Assault Education and Prevention Program

1810 Rocket Hall  MS-341

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 43606

419.530.3431

419.530.7263

 

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To:            The Campus Community               

From:        Jeff Newton, Chief of Police

Date:        11/01/2010                                                                                                       

Subject:    Off-Campus Sexual Assault

 

The University of Toledo Police Department has learned that Toledo Police is investigating a report of a sexual assault that occurred in an off-campus residence during the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.  A female student reported she was assaulted by a male acquaintance.

 

The University would like to remind students:

 

·          Sexual assault is non-consensual sexual activity, ranging from unwanted sexual touching to forced intercourse.

·          Most perpetrators victimize someone they know.

·          Sexual assault includes sexual activity with someone whose judgment is substantially impaired by alcohol or drugs, whether ingested voluntarily or unknowingly.

·          UT’s Sexual Assault Policy, Student Code of Conduct, and Ohio law prohibit sexual assault. 

·          It is your responsibility to make sure your partner is truly consenting.

·          True consent is willing, clearly communicated, specific, and not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

·          Rape is a felony of the first degree and punishable by imprisonment of 5 years to life

·          To view The University of Toledo’s Sexual Assault Response Policy, click here

 

If you are the victim of a sexual assault, you have options and help available to you at The University of Toledo. 

 

Call UT Police (530-2600) to report a sexual assault on campus.

Call 911 to report a sexual assault occurring off campus.

 

Call 530-3431 to speak to Diane Docis, victim advocate and the coordinator of the UT Sexual Assault Education and Prevention Program (SAEPP).  SAEPP provides services for survivors of sexual assault including:

 

·          Confidential, pressure-free support and information for survivors regarding options following an assault

·          Referrals to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

·          Assistance with and accompaniment through the medical and criminal justice systems

·          Information for friends and family members of survivors

·          Assistance and referrals for stalking, sexual harassment, and intimate partner violence

·          Referrals to the University Counseling Center providing free counseling for students.

 

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Students, Faculty and Staff,

Timely Warnings are communications required by the Clery Act, alerting the student body, faculty and staff to an act of violence that has taken place on campus.

However, symbolic of The University of Toledo's commitment to safety, education and transparency, The University of Toledo Police Department takes a broader approach to the requirements of the Clery Act and provides information about incidents adjacent to campus as well.

Please know the safety alerts received from UTPD do not necessarily reflect an increase in crime levels. Rather, we feel a broad and liberal distribution allows students to make more informed choices regarding personal safety and provide an opportunity to share safety information.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions, concerns or information about the incident described above.

Sincerely,

Jeff Newton
Police Chief
419.530.2600

 

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From: Hall, Nicole L. [mailto:]
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9:57 AM
To:
Subject: crime alerts

Hello all!

 

I haven’t posted much on here. I’m the Sexual Assault Prevention/Response Coordinator at Miami University (Oxford, OH).

 

I would love to pick your brains about what your campuses say at the bottom of the campus crime alerts that are sent to the campus community after a sexual assault occurs. I believe this to be a tremendous ‘teachable moment’; however, I want to stay away from messages targeting victim actions for “risk reduction” and focus more on perpetrators behavior to prevent.   

 

Any fresh ideas out there?

 

Thank you!

 

Nicole

 

Nicole L. Hall, MA, PC

Coordinator of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

112A Warfield Hall

Oxford, OH 45056

513-529-1870