 According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, one in every five high school students report being physically and or sexually abused by a dating partner. And according to Futures Without Violence, one in every five students between the ages of 11 and 14 say their friends are victims of dating violence. Almost half experience verbal abuse. Hi, I'm Jamie Devine, Chairman of the Richland One School Board. And I'm James Shade, Chairman of Richland Two School Board. We are standing here today in solidarity to join the City of Columbia in bringing awareness around domestic violence and the effect it has on our community. This year, because of COVID, all activities are virtual. But although we are socially distanced, we can still take a stand together. Join us by sharing your messages on your various social media platforms about domestic violence. As we collectively raise our voices, we will help raise awareness about this senseless violence in our community. Join us as we stand up and take steps against domestic violence.