A hidden epidemic: More than 1 in 8 female high school students in La Crosse County reported...

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    A hidden epidemic: More than 1 in 8 female high school students in La Crosse County reported being sexually assaulted in 2017

    Sexual assault is gaining attention on the national stage as more and more people call out celebrities, politicians and those in power. But the issue is more than just the #MeToo social media hashtag: It hits home for a shocking number of La Crosse County teens, as more than 1 in 8 high school females reported being sexually assaulted in 2017. The numbers come from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, a tool used by the Centers for Disease Control to assess the behaviors of high school students. +4 Array After allegations of bullying surfaced in the wake of a ...


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