Vanderbilt University Police officers received a report of a female student being sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall on eclipse day.
Vanderbilt officers were notified by a Campus Security Authority. Campus officials reminded students of what sexual assault looks like.
Sexual assault does not just occur between strangers:
- Consent must be clear and unambiguous for each participant at every stage of the sexual encounter.
- The absence of “no” should not be understood to mean there is consent.
- A person who is asleep or mentally or physically incapacitated, either through the effect of drugs or alcohol or for any other reason, is not capable of giving valid consent.
- Sexual assault is a crime.
- The Vanderbilt University Police Department is available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need emergency assistance, call (615) 421-1911, or for non-emergency assistance, call (615) 322-2745.
The Project Safe Center offers a support line 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (615) 322-SAFE (7233).
The Psychological and Counseling Center (PCC) offers support and resources as well. They can be reached at (615) 322-2571.
