Prevention Education Expands in Texas Schools

Texas educators are expanding domestic violence prevention programs in schools, teaching students about consent, healthy relationships, and respect. These programs are designed to stop violence before it starts, breaking generational cycles of abuse.

What Students Learn

• Consent Education: Understanding boundaries and personal autonomy.

• Healthy Relationships: Building trust, respect, and equality.

• Red Flag Awareness: Identifying controlling or manipulative behavior.

• Bystander Training: Teaching students how to safely intervene.

Why It Matters in Texas

• Texas ranks among the states with highest DV-related homicides.

• Early prevention programs reduce reliance on shelters and courts.

• Educating boys and young men is crucial to stopping future abuse.

Programs in Action

• Expect Respect in Austin-area schools.

• Coaching Boys Into Men piloted in Dallas and Houston.

• Nonprofit partnerships bring survivor speakers into classrooms.

Conclusion

Prevention is the foundation of ending domestic violence. By teaching Texas students early, schools are equipping future generations with tools to build safe, respectful relationships.

FAQs

1. What is prevention education?
   School-based programs that teach respect, consent, and healthy relationships.

2. Why is it important in Texas?
   The state has high DV homicide rates, making prevention critical.

3. What age groups are targeted?
   Middle and high school students.

4. What programs are used?
   Expect Respect and Coaching Boys Into Men.

5. What’s the long-term goal?
   Cultural change that reduces domestic violence rates statewide.