Prevention is a vital component of TCFV’s dedication to ending domestic violence. The TCFV Prevention team supports the prevention efforts of local programs across the state, and works to create an environment in Texas in which people, organizations, and communities can act together to stop domestic violence before it starts. Through research, resources, education, and prevention-focused advocacy, TCFV supports domestic violence programs and other community organizations working to prevent domestic violence. We nurture the development of new methods for engaging community members in ending domestic violence, and we share best practices across the state.

We also lead statewide prevention initiatives to promote powerful messages for social change, and we partner with statewide organizations to advance understanding of domestic violence prevention and enhance support for domestic violence prevention programming.

A searchable directory of Texas Prevention Services Texas Prevention Services Directory prevention_website_icons-01 The Men’s Nonviolence Project (MNP) seeks to encourage men to take an active role in ending men’s violence against women.MNP provides information, resources, and connections to inspire and support the involvement of men and boys in preventing domestic violence and promoting healthy communities.

MNP programming includes the MNP website, the MNP listserv, the Fathers’ Stand Against Family Violence, and specialized technical assistance and training.
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Teen Dating Violence Information & Resources Involving community members at every level is key to preventing domestic violence and creating safe and healthy communities. TCFV seeks to learn and share information about best practices in engaging communities for prevention.

In order to build a strong knowledge base about effective community engagement strategies, TCFV’s Grassroots Microgrant Project has supported grassroots organizations in piloting innovative community-based domestic violence prevention efforts.
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Domestic violence impacts people of all religions and faith traditions. Faith communities can play an integral leadership role in creating an environment that cultivates communities wherein domestic violence is not tolerated. prevention_website_icons-06
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