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Clery Notice: Title IX Investigation by Wake Forest

by Betsy Chapman

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), Wake Forest University issues timely notices to alert the campus community of Clery Act crimes or other serious incidents that the University determines represent a serious and ongoing threat to the campus.

Please be aware that the following message contains information about sexual violence. See the end of this message for resource information.

A sexual assault that took place on campus during the early morning hours on March 21, 2015 was reported yesterday to the Wake Forest University Title IX Office. The student awoke later in the morning and found indications that they had been sexually assaulted. The incident took place inside a residential hall on-campus and a Title IX investigation is ongoing.Wake Forest University is providing resources to assist the individuals involved in this incident, and will continue to take actions to maintain the safety and security of the campus community.

If you have any information that might assist Wake Forest University and the Title IX Office in their investigation of this incident, please contact us at (336) 758-7258 or titleixcoordinator@wfu.edu.

– Be respectful of yourself and others. Make sure that any sexual act is OK with your partner, and remember that consent is an active process, not the absence of a “no.”

-If you feel uneasy, go to a safe location and call a friend or the police. When your safety is at risk or you need a safe escort on campus, contact University Police at (336) 758-5911.

-If you notice a situation that seems unsafe for another person, intervene if it is safe to do so or call for support.

-Remember that the majority of sexual assaults are perpetrated by someone the survivor knows. Someone can feel that they are in a safe place with safe people and be sexually assaulted.
If you have experienced sexual assault, we encourage you to seek support and report it. If you or a friend have questions or concerns about sexual violence, you can contact the following resources for confidential information and support:

Safe Office: [Confidential]
Helpline 24/7: (336) 758-5285, Benson Center 317

Student Health Service: [Confidential]
(336) 758-5218, Lower Level of Reynolds Gymnasium

University Counseling Center: [Confidential]
(336) 758-5283, After hours contact Student Health, Reynolda 118

PREPARE Student Advocates: [Confidential]
Helpline 24/7: (336) 671-7075

Office of the Chaplain: [Confidential]
(336) 758-5017, Reynolda Hall 22

If you would like to report a sexual assault or learn about sexual violence prevention, please contact any of the following offices for more information:

Wake Forest University Title IX Office:
(336) 758-7258, Reynolda Hall 2

University Police:
(336) 758- 5911

Dean of Students:
(336) 758-5226, Benson Center 139

 

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Contact

To contact the Office of Family Engagement or Family Communications, please visit our contact page.

 

For mental health assistance: 336-758-CARE (2273) is a service that ensures someone will always be available (i.e., 24/7 M-F, weekends and university holidays) to provide caring and thoughtful consultation services for Wake Forest students in need of mental health assistance or support. You can also visit we.wfu.edu for resources.