Timely Warning

The Brown University Department of Public Safety provides this notice in compliance with the Timely Notice provision of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

NOTE: This report contains information that some may find upsetting. If you are a victim of sexual assault and need help, you can call Brown University Department of Public Safety at 401-863-3322 to make a report and ask to speak with an advocate.

Brown University provides free and confidential support and advocacy through BWell Sexual Harm Acute Response & Empowerment Advocates. To make an appointment with a SHARE Advocate, you can place a request online, email bwell@health.brown.edu, or call 401-863-2794. Contact the 24-hour Sexual Assault Response Line at 401-863-6000.

You may also make a report of sexual or gender-based violence or harassment to the University’s Title IX Coordinator at  titleixoffice@brown.edu, by calling 401-863-2026, or by making a report using the Gender Discrimination and Sexual Violence Incident Reporting Form.

Incident

On Saturday, October 26, 2024 the Department of Public Safety received a report that a sexual assault/fondling occurred near Brown’s campus. The incident is reported to have occurred on Friday, October 25, 2024 at approximately 9:00 pm near the intersection of Young Orchard Avenue and Cook Street. The suspect is not known to the victim. The victim was uninjured.

Providence Police is actively investigating this incident, and the appropriate campus units are working with individuals involved to provide resources and support.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Brown University Department of Public Safety at 401-863-3322.

Location

Young Orchard Avenue and Cook Street

Resources

Brown University Department of Public Safety 401-863-3322

Providence Police Department 401-272-3121

Brown DPS Director of Advocacy, Engagement and Communication 401-863-2542

The Brown University campus community is always encouraged to take the following steps to keep yourself and others safe:

• Report suspicious behavior, even when you are not directly threatened
• If you feel unsafe in any situation, trust your instincts and call Brown DPS at 401- 863-3322 or the Providence Police at 401-272-3121

Please review the Brown DPS web page for additional safety awareness information and resources.