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Sage Gerard <sgerard2@students.kennesaw.edu>
[Announcement] KSU POLICE TIMELY WARNING
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Community Contact
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To: allstudents <allstudents@groups.kennesaw.edu>
Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 3:11
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Sexual Assault
TIMELY WARNING NOTIFICATION
Possible Threat to the Community
"Your Right to Know"
June 23, 2015
In compliance with the “Timely Notice” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 the University Police are giving notice of a
disturbing act of violence reported to have occurred at Austin Residence Complex.
REPORTED OFFENSE: Reported Rape/Sexual Assault, constituting a Forcible Sexual Offense.
KSU Police received a delayed report of a Sexual Assault reported to have occurred in the Austin
Residence Complex on Sunday, June 21, 2015 into Monday, June 22, 2015 between 11:15 P.M. and
1:20 A.M. This incident is reported to have occurred in phase II of the Austin Residence Complex.
SUSPECTS: 4 male suspects, at least one believed to be a KSU student The victim, a KSU student, reported that on June 21, 2015 into June 22, 2015 between11:15 P.M. and
1:20 A.M., that 4 suspects sexually assaulted the victim in one of the suspects apartment located on
campus.
It can be assumed that conditions continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of
the University community. It is the duty of the institution to warn of possible “dangerous conditions”
on or near the campus, and at affiliate organizations off campus; an “affirmative duty” exists to warn
persons associated with this University of possible peril at the hands of some third party or parties.
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Consent
Kennesaw State University’s Student Code of Conduct defines consent as freely and affirmatively
communicated willingness to participate in particular sexual activity or behavior, expressed either by
words or clear, unambiguous actions. “Non­consent” means without either explicit verbal consent or
overt action clearly expressing consent. Such signals of consent must be mutual and ongoing, as well
as offered freely and knowingly. If at any time during a sexual interaction any confusion or ambiguity
should arise on the issue of consent, the sexual initiator should stop and clarify the other individual’s
willingness to continue. Non­communication constitutes lack of consent.
Risk Reduction
With no intent to victim blame and recognizing that only rapists are responsible for rape,
the following are some strategies to reduce one’s risk of sexual assault or harassment (taken
from Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network, www.rainn.org)
1. Be aware of your surroundings. Knowing where you are and who is around you
may help you to find a way to get out of a bad situation.
2. Try to avoid isolated areas. It is more difficult to get help if no one is around.
3. Walk with purpose. Even if you don’t know where you are going, act like you do.
4. Trust your instincts. If a situation or location feels unsafe or uncomfortable, it
probably isn’t the best place to be.
5. Try not to load yourself down with packages or bags as this can make you appear
more vulnerable.
6. Make sure your cell phone is with you and charged and that you have cab
money.
7. Donʹt allow yourself to be isolated with someone you don’t trust or someone you
don’t know.
8. Avoid putting music headphones in both ears so that you can be more aware of
your surroundings, especially if you are walking alone.
How to be an Active Bystander
1. Watch out for your friends and fellow students/employee. If you see someone who looks
like they could be in trouble or need help, ask if they are OK.
2. Confront people who seclude, hit on, try to make out with, or have sex with people who
are incapacitated.
3. Speak up when someone discusses plans to take sexual advantage of another person.
4. Believe someone who discloses sexual assault, abusive behavior or experience with
stalking.
5. Refer people to on­ or off­campus resources listed in this document for support in health,
counseling, or with legal assistance.
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If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation, contact:
Kennesaw State University Department of Public Safety and University Police
­By phone: 470­578­6666
­In person: 351 Paulding Avenue, Kennesaw GA 30144
­By email: police@kennesaw.edu
­Anonymously via Tipster Line: 470­578­6305
Below are available resources On and Off Campus
ON‑CAMPUS RESOURCES
Dean of Student.......................................... 470‑578‑6310 or email
deanofstudents@kennesaw.edu
Director, Human Resources..................................... 470‑578‑6030
Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).................................................... 470‑578‑2614
KSU Office of Victim Services (OVS)……………...470‑578‑6725 or email ovs@kennesaw.edu
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity (SCAI)...................................... 470‑578‑3403
Counseling and Psychological Services............................................................470‑578‑6600
Women’s Resource Center........................................470‑578‑7858
Department of Residence Life..................................470­578­4388
KSU Health Clinic......................................................470‑578‑6644
OFF‑CAMPUS RESOURCES
YWCA 24‑Hour Crisis Line.....................................770‑427‑3390
Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE)
Cobb County...........................................................1‑800‑785‑8463
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