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 administration 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 to the University of possible peril at the hands at some third party or parties.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State University Police received a report of a sexual assault at 11:45 p.m. July 16. The assault reportedly occurred July 10 or 11 at Nittany Apartments, in the eastern portion of campus, adjacent to Pollock and Bigler roads.
The victim, a student, reported she may have been sexually assaulted by a known male.
University Police reminds the campus community: -- Get verbal consent from your partner, and don't assume you know what the other person wants.-- Don’t feel obligated to do anything you don’t want to. “I don’t want to” is always a good enough reason.-- Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe, get to a safe place and call for help.-- Listen to your partner. If you are getting unclear messages, stop.
Sexual assault is a second degree felony in Pennsylvania. Sentencing can include as many as 10 years in prison, fines and psychiatric treatment.Perpetrators are responsible for sexual assaults. Perpetrators take advantage of vulnerability and seek opportunities to commit sexual assaults.
Penn State University Police can be contacted at 814-863-1111 or 26 Eisenhower Parking Deck, University Park, PA 16802.