Additional Reporting Resources

• Local police department 
• The district attorney's office for criminal prosecution and legal survivor assistance
• Survivor assistance offices and programs 
• Violence Prevention and Response (VPR):  For emotional support, assistance in reporting, and/or to learn more about your available options, contact Violence Prevention & Response, MIT’s primary confidential on-campus resource for issues pertaining to domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual harassment. For non-urgent situations, you can also reach them at VPRadvocate@mit.edu or call 617-253-2300. 
• Institute Discrimination and Harassment Response Office (IDHR):  For information about MIT’s Title IX reporting options and procedures, please contact the IDHR Office at idhr@mit.edu or visit idhr.mit.edu. 

Additional Considerations for Your Safety:

• Program your cell phone with the MIT Police emergency number (617-253-1212). Call this number if you become uncomfortable in any situation. We are ready to respond to your calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a Blue Light emergency telephone or dial 100 from any Institute telephone. 
• Utilize SafeRide or public transportation.
• Be aware of your surroundings. 
• Let your friends know when you are leaving and arriving at your destination at the end of the night. 
• The MIT Police want to remind the community that we are located in an urban setting and share many of the crime and safety issues that exist in any city.

The MIT Police are investigating this crime and request the assistance from the MIT community.  If you wish to leave an anonymous tip, please call 617-258-TIPS (8-8477 from an MIT phone).