The Clery Act of 1998 requires that UWM publish crime statistics along with policies and procedures to be followed in cases of sex offenses. For these two categories, reporting will begin with 2000. Wisconsin statutes define these offenses Sexual assault, including acquaintance rape, as described in ss.940.225 and 948.02, is any sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a person without the consent of that person. Consent means words or overt actions by a competent person indicating freely given agreement to the sexual contact or intercourse. Consent is not an issue when the person involved is less than 16 years of age, unconscious or unable to communicate, or is suffering from mental illness or defect.
Acquaintance rape is sexual assault committed by someone the victim knows.
Date rape is acquaintance rape. Harassment between equals is also possible. Conduct which unreasonably interferes with an individual's work or educational performance or which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for work or learning also constitutes sexual harassment. UWM policy prohibits all sexual harassment including consenting amorous or sexual relationships between an instructor and student or an employee and supervisor. Consent is not an issue in these cases.