Timely Warning Notification

Timely Warning Notification (#20241446)

Rape, Aggravated Assault, and Fondling

This alert is being sent in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, as this incident represents a Clery Act crime that occurred on Clery Act geography and poses a serious or continuing threat to the campus community.

Liberty University recently became aware of two separate instances where the crimes of Rape, Aggravated Assault, and Fondling had occurred. It was reported that the two instances took place in November where a male student engaged in sexually inappropriate behavior. The victim indicated that during the first incident, they were digitally penetrated in the Runk and Pratt Garage. During the second incident, the victim indicated that they were drugged, rendering them unconscious. While incapacitated, the suspect touched the victim’s breasts and vaginal area without consent. The suspect has been identified, and Liberty University has implemented interim measures to remove the individual from campus to ensure the safety of the community. If you have any information related to these incidents or have experienced a similar situation, please contact the Office of Equity and Compliance or LUPD.

If you are in immediate danger, call Liberty University Police Department at 434-592-3911 or call 9-1-1.

If someone is behaving disrespectfully or making you feel uncomfortable, take steps to remove yourself from the situation early, especially if you are concerned it may become physical.

If you can, get safely away from the area to call LUPD or 9-1-1 before calling for help, if not ask for assistance to call the authorities.

The University strives to create a safe environment for everyone.  If you feel unsafe, leave that situation or ask others for help if you can.  Respect the rights and boundaries of those around you.  Make sure that you have clear consent before engaging in sexual activity.  Liberty University defines consent as, the voluntary and freely given agreement, through words and/or actions, to participate in a mutually agreed-upon sexual act. Consensual sexual activity happens when each person willingly affirms that they choose to participate. For more information on consent and sexual assault please see Liberty University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.

If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault, there are confidential and non-confidential resources available to you both on and off campus. For information on support resources, services, and programs at Liberty University please see the Office of Equity and Compliance’s website found here or the Liberty University’s Office of Security and Public Safety found here.

Be respectful of those around you.  Ask for consent before touching someone else. Liberty University defines consent as, the voluntary and freely given agreement, through words and/or actions, to participate in a mutually agreed-upon sexual act. Consensual sexual activity happens when each person willingly affirms that they choose to participate.

For more information on Liberty University’s definition of consent as well as information on sexual misconduct, please visit Liberty University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy at Liberty University Sexual Misconduct Policy

For information on support resources, services, and programs at Liberty University please see the Office of Equity and Compliance’s website found here or the Liberty University’s Office of Security and Public Safety found here.