INDIANAPOLIS -- A pair of Crispus Attucks seniors are advocating for Indianapolis Public Schools to adopt a policy to help prevent teen dating violence.
Dating violence impacts nearly one out of every three people between the ages of 14 and 20, according to a recent report.
Adriana Gonzalez Tigre and Maria De Leon want to create an environment where people are more aware, educated and prepared to get help if they need it.
"We know it's happening. So, at the end of the day, we want students to be able to share their stories, and advocate and also we want them to know that teachers, administrators and social workers have the resources for them," said De Leon.
The girls want IPS to become the first district in the area to adopt a formal teen dating violence prevention policy.
"It's crazy the amount of numbers the statistics that they prove,” said Tigre. “How many people are being affected by it. I feel like everyone should be like we should do something about it, because it shouldn't be that high."
A recent Ball State University study found that the majority of principals surveyed nationwide have never received formal training on teen dating violence and their schools do not have a protocol to deal with it when it happens.
The girls will deliver their ideas to the IPS Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday.
