University Police

Sexual Assault Information

Communicate clearly with others about what you want and what you don't want.
Set your sexual limits and intentions. determine what kind of intimacy, particularly touching, is okay with you.
Make A Safety P.L.A.N., when you go where there is alcohol, you go where there is risk.
- Partner with someone who will go with you or will know where you are going and when you will be back.
- Limit your alcohol usage to an amount that allows you to make good decisions.
- Avoid vulnerable situations, such as conflict, isolation from others, or dependence on strangers.
- Never place your physical safety in the hands of someone who is drunk (including yourself.)
Be Aware of your surroundings. Listen to and trust your feelings. If a situation doesn't feel quite "right" LEAVE!!!
Think "Safety." Don't jog alone or hitchhike. Keep your place safe by locking ALL doors and windows.
Practice self-defense and be assertive.
Take care of yourself, Don't Assume Others Will.
Don't Assume "It can't happen to me!"

Get to a place that is safe physically and emotionally.
Get support. Call a friend or the Sexual Assault Center 436-8899.
Report it as soon as you can, time is critical especially in cases of drug or alcohol facilitated assaults.
Report it to Public Safety even if you don't want to prosecute now, you may want to later.
- Wisconsin law allows for medical treatment at Hospitals Without notification to law enforcement if the survivor request.
Get Medical Treatment to address any health concerns.
- Even if you do not report it to law enforcement, see a medical professional to assess injury, pregnancy and test for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV
- Contact University Health and Counseling and utilize their services.