[Cp-bulletin] Bulletin - Sexual Assault

[Cheryl N Vossmer]

MIT Police
Informational Bulletin

Issued: October 17, 2012

The MIT Police are working in conjunction with other local police agencies regarding a woman who reported being sexually assaulted on the MIT campus. The incident was reported to other police agencies before being reported to the MIT Police on Monday, October 15. The reported assault occurred on October 14, 2012. The incident is being actively investigated by MIT Police.


Rape Prevention and Awareness Education :

MIT is committed to educating the campus community in ways to prevent sexual assault. Throughout the academic year and during orientation, the Violence's Prevention and Response Team at Community Wellness - MIT Medical, the Office of the Dean for Student Life, the MIT Police, and certain student organizations deliver educational programs to students, employees, and other members of the community. These sessions provide information on preventing sexual assault and rape, supporting friends who are survivors of sexual assault, security programs, residence hall and Institute-wide regulations and behavior standards, and an outline of the resources available to members of the MIT community.

For educational programs and information on preventing sexual assault and getting support for survivors, contact the Community Wellness vpradvocate at med.mit.edu<mailto:vpradvocate at med.mit.edu> 617 253-2300, or for educational presentations 3-1307. http://medweb.mit.edu/wellness/programs/violence_prevention.html

The MIT Police have specially trained men and women officers who investigate sexual assaults. During all interviews, the MIT Police will make every effort to offer female survivors an opportunity to have a female officer present, and male officers for male survivors. In addition, the MIT Police will help a survivor, who wishes to do so, make contact with:

- Local police
- The district attorney's office for criminal prosecution and legal
- Survivor assistance
- Anonymous sexual assault reporting<http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/_docs/anon_assault.pdf>

*SUGGESTIONS:* Be aware of your surroundings.
Program your cell phone with the MIT Police emergency number (617-253-1212). Please call this number if you become uncomfortable in any situation. DO NOT hesitate to call us.
Note the locations of the emergency telephones (blue lights) on campus. Utilize them in case of an emergency.
Dial *100* from an Institute telephone if you feel you're in danger.
Please forward this notice to your colleagues and post it on appropriate bulletin boards in your area.


See Something Say Something - call the MIT Police at 617-253-1212

Please review the MIT Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2012<http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/_docs/MIT-Police-security-report-2011.pdf> http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/_docs/MIT-Police-security-report-2012.pdf
for further Streetwise suggestions. Issued by: Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer

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