On Monday morning, UIPD Chief Matt Ballinger sent a Massmail to community members reporting a sexual assault. The assault was committed at midnight on Saturday at a fraternity.
According to the email, the victim did not know the offender.
The email said survivors and victims are never at fault for the violence they experience. It provided a list of ways bystanders can help in possible situations of assault. Two examples given were intervening in unsafe conditions and reporting crimes to proper authorities.
UIPD encouraged readers with information to contact them at 217-333-1216. Anonymous tips can be sent to the Champaign County Crime Stoppers by contacting 217-373-TIPS or through their website.
The message included a list of resources available to concerned community members, including the Student Assistance Center, the Emergency Dean Program and the University’s We Care program. Additionally, 24/7 resources available to victims of sexual assault were linked, including the Rape Advocacy, Counseling and Education Service and its national hotline.
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