News Nearby: Dacula High School Student Reportedly Raped by Another Student

Gwinnett County Police are investigating a report of a rape that allegedly took place behind Dacula Family Sports in Dacula, Ga., on Dec. 4.

A 14-year-old Dacula High School student was reportedly raped by a fellow student who the teen identified as a senior at the school.

According to the National Victim Center's "Rape in America: A Report to the Nation," 80 percent of women who are raped are victimized by someone they know. Have you talked to your children about the dangers of acquaintance rape? What do you do to try to keep your teens and pre-teens safe? Tell us in comments. 

According to the teen, the male approached her at the football field after school and inquired about a mutual acquaintance. The two then crossed the street to Dacula Family Sports and walked to the rear of the building.

At that point, the male allegedly pushed the female up against the wall and forcibly removed her pants. The teen told police the male then forced her to the ground.

Read the full article on Dacula Patch.

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