Indiana News

Panel Looks at High Teen Sexual Assault Rate

INDIANAPOLIS (AP): A panel of Indiana lawmakers is set to examine the state's high rate of teen sexual assaults. Democratic State Representative Christina Hale says lawmakers need to look at ways to better protect children against violent sex crimes. More than 17 percent of Indiana girls between grades 9 and 12 reported being raped. That's compared to a national average of 10.5 percent.

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