BOISE, Idaho — Since the start of the school year, Boise State University has sent multiple alerts to students after sexual assaults were reported on campus. At least four warnings have gone out in recent weeks, with screenshots of the alerts shared with Idaho News 6 by a concerned viewer.

Danielle Berish, assistant vice president for Title IX, Institutional Equity & Compliance, said the numbers may appear higher but don’t necessarily reflect an increase in assaults.

“The numbers that we’re seeing right now are not an increase in assaults necessarily,” Berish said.

University leaders say reports may have increased as victims feel more confident to speak out and seek help sooner.

“Prevention, talking and educating our students and our staff around the resources that are available to s

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