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After two assault reports, Madison advocate calls for campuswide prevention
UW-Madison received two reports alleging drugging and sexual assault connected to fraternity houses. A local sexual violence resource center says prevention and survivor support must involve the whole community.
MADISON, Wis. — Two reports alleging drugging and sexual assault connected to fraternity houses have prompted renewed concern at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and calls for prevention efforts that extend beyond survivors.
UW-Madison said it received both reports on Sunday, Sept. 27. The allegations were reported as separate incidents; details about the people involved were not provided.
Dana Pellebon, executive director of Madison’s RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, said preventing sexual violence is a shared responsibility. She pointed to prevention, education, bystander intervention and support for survivors as areas where the campus community needs to focus.
The university said it takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and is working to respond and support those affected. It also said federal Clery Act requirements obligate the university to issue a crime warning as quickly as possible after a report, even when details are incomplete.
The reports underscore the importance of accessible support and prevention on campus, alongside timely public safety information. The university did not provide further details about its response.