Painter Stone – Staff Writer
UW Police are investigating a possible sexual assault case that took place on campus.
According to the UW press release, the incident was in a UW housing facility with a male perpetrator and a female victim.
Chad Baldwin, Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing, said the UWPD received the call Sept. 5.
According to the press release, the victim knew the perpetrator and advocacy and medical support options were provided. The matter is still under investigation.
It has been six days since UW students moved into the residence halls on campus. Executive Director of SAFE Project on Campus Faryn Babbitt said, “It’s pretty typical, in the fall semester, to be hearing from students.”
Megan Selheim, STOP Violence Project program coordinator, said, “Sexual assault is unfortunately all too common on campus and we appreciate support from people from the university.”
SAFE Project on Campus can also help sexual assault survivors by providing them with crisis response services, accompanying them to UW Police, and writing referrals to mental health institutions. Contact the SAFE Project on Campus at campus@safeproject.org, Knight Hall 108, (307)-766-3434 or (307)-745-3556 (24-hour line). Additional confidential resources are available for support and assistance, including the STOP Violence Program at (307) 766-3434, the University Counseling Center at (307) 766-2187 and Student Health Service at (307) 766-2130.
The UWPD urges individuals who believe they, or others, have been victims of sexual assault or other crimes to immediately contact their local law enforcement agency. On campus, UWPD may be reached at (307) 766-5179 or text keyword UWYO to 847411/TIP411. The Albany County Sheriff’s Office and Laramie Police Department may be reached at (307) 721-2526. Additional information about what to do if you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault is available at www.uwyo.edu/reportit/if-assault-happens/.
