Bastrop teen works to prevent youth dating violence
Bastrop High School senior Jaycee Baker’s involvement in advocacy began through media. Whether it was watching TV shows or reading news online, Baker heard stories from survivors of domestic violence, stories that resonated with her and motivated her to take action.
Baker began working to raise awareness about the dangers of dating violence, something that constitutes a large part of the high school senior’s life today.
“When you hear these stories it makes you feel like you need to help stop it, and that’s exactly what happened to me,” Baker said. “I felt like I needed to raise awareness and give people opportunities to know they can get away from these relationships and know what to look for in the relationships to know if you’re in an abusive or violent relationship.”