Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of sexual violence or assault. Resources are available here.
IU Police department received two separate reports of sexual assault last week.
On Sept. 29, officers met with an IU student who reported they had been sexually assaulted Sept. 9 at McNutt Quadrangle, IU Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba said in an email.
The victim and suspect are known to IUPD. This investigation is ongoing.
IUPD responded to the IU Health Bloomington Hospital and met with an IU student who reported that they had been sexually assaulted, Skibba said. The sexual assault reportedly took place at Foster Harper Hall on Sept. 30.
The victim did not wish to press criminal charges.
Skibba said a Confidential Victim Advocate also responded to the scene to provide the student with support options and service.
According to IUPD crime log, there have been eight rapes and five sexual batteries reported on campus since Aug. 17.
From the start of the fall semester until Thanksgiving break students — a period known as the Red Zone — students on college campuses are at higher risk for sexual assault.
The Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A list of resources is available here if you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment or abuse.
