[Cp-bulletin] Anonymous Sexual Assault Bulletin

[Cheryl N Vossmer]

The MIT Police recently received three anonymous reports of alleged sexual assaults separately occurring in November, 2012, at 99 Bay State Road. Neither the alleged victims nor the alleged offenders were identified in the reports. There is no ongoing criminal investigation 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 Violence Prevention vpradvocate at med.mit.edu<mailto:vpradvocate at med.mit.edu> 617 253-2300, or for educational presentations, 3-1307. Additional resources include: http://medweb.mit.edu/wellness/programs/violence_prevention.html and http://sexualmisconduct.mit.edu/.

The MIT Police have specially trained male and female 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

*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-2012.pdf for further Streetwise suggestions.



Issued by: Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer<mailto:crimbite at mit.edu>

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