WTAMU police issue release regarding domestic violence, stalking incidents on/off campus

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On Thursday, the University Police Department was made aware of incidents occurring on locations both on and off the West Texas A&M University campus of domestic violence and stalking, a WTAMU news release stated.

The incidents were reported to have occurred on Wednesday and continuing on Thursday, the release said.

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Crime victim rights and options, and domestic violence information were provided. Title IX is aware of the reported incidents.

According to the WT release,

  • Assaultive abuse may be physical, emotional and/or verbal.

  • Assaultive abuse may include damaging property, throwing objects, punching walls, kicking doors, etc.

  • Bystanders play a critical role in the prevention of sexual and relationship violence. Make the choice to intervene, speak up, or do something about it.

  • Believe someone who discloses sexual assault, abusive behavior, or experience with stalking.

  • Watch out for friends and fellow students or employees who look like they could be in trouble or need help. Ask if they are ok.

  • For more information, visit the Stalking Resource Center online at https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/ .

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal law that requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. A requirement of this law is timely notification to the campus community of certain crimes in a manner that will aid in the prevention of similar crimes, the release said.

No other further information was available regarding the incidents.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: WTAMU issues report on domestic violence, stalking on/off campus