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  "id": "2024-11-06-nyu-washington-square-park-sexual-assault",
  "slug": "nyu-washington-square-park-sexual-assault-2024-11-06",
  "institution": {
    "name": "New York University",
    "shortName": "NYU",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "NYU Alert / Clery Campus Notice",
    "enrollment": 60000
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2024-11-06",
    "type": "fondling",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Fondling on West 4th near the Education Building",
    "headlinePublic": "Fondling on West 4th near the Education Building",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/tntcgj/b0ba8124efeefcba402bc04e15013d0e) for a sexual assault/fondling in front of 35 West 4th Street around 9:20 a.m. on November 6, 2024.",
    "outcome": "No physical injuries. Suspect continued into Washington Square Park."
  },
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      "type": "initial",
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      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nSexual Assault/Fondling\n\nOn Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a sexual assault/fondling that occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m., in front of 35 West 4th Street, in Manhattan.\nAn NYU student was walking west on West 4th Street, between the Education Building and the Starbucks, when an unknown person walked up behind the victim and touched their buttocks, without their consent. As the suspect passed, they turned to look at the victim and smiled, without saying anything. The unknown individual then continued walking west on West 4th Street into Washington Square Park. There were no further interactions reported.\nNo physical injuries were reported. The student was offered support services. The NYPD was notified and a police report was filed.\n\nDescription of Suspect: The suspect was described as male-presenting with a light complexion, approximately 5'1\" with red hair. The victim decsribed the suspect's race/ethnicity as white. \n\nIf you have any additional information about this incident, please contact the NYPD at 1(800) 577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\n\nPlease Remember These Safety Tips:\n\nBe aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone. \nWalk in groups whenever you can. There is always safety in numbers.\nUsing a smartphone or other electronic devices, especially with earbuds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant. \nTrust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted.\nIf you are the victim of a crime, do not engage with the assailant as that may put you in further danger. \nIf you are the victim of a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\nNYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999 24/7 for confidential medical and counseling support.\nNYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at (888) 980-8740 24/7 for confidential counseling support.\n\nRead more about our notification policy and procedures. You can also learn more about Campus Safety's services and review answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website.",
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  "context": "NYU posts Clery Campus Notices on its [safety-alerts listing](https://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-health-wellness/campus-safety/safety-alerts.html). Official product: the [Emma webview](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/tntcgj/b0ba8124efeefcba402bc04e15013d0e).",
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