Primary Prevention

TAASA is dedicated to providing support for agencies and individuals working to end sexual violence in Texas and guidance regarding state-level sexual violence primary prevention efforts.

Our Approach

Sexual violence primary prevention is a strategy to challenge and eradicate the causes of sexual violence while promoting and strengthening those attitudes and norms that promote equity and non-violence. We encourage communities to move beyond awareness-raising and risk reduction. A primary prevention strategy asks us to address our attitudes and behaviors, how we interact with each other, and the norms of our communities, businesses, schools, and institutions in regards to violence.

We work to eradicate the blight of oppression that results in social inequalities and injustices, and that creates a culture in which sexual violence is more likely to happen. We identify and cultivate healthy connections between individuals, families, and neighbors. We support the development and growth of the efforts that promote violence-free communities in which all members are valued, celebrated, and afforded basic rights and dignity.

Our Work

TAASA is dedicated to connecting with and supporting the diverse organizations and agencies engaged in the movement to end sexual violence in Texas. We seek out partnerships with organizations and individuals engaged in sexual violence and other related violence prevention efforts. To learn more about our work and how we might collaborate, please contact us at prevention@taasa.org.

State and National Work

Working with local, state, and national agencies to guide prevention programming.

Local Support

Providing direct support to agencies and staff as they develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of sexual violence primary prevention programs.

Training

Training to professionals and agencies engaging in sexual violence primary prevention efforts. To request a general primary prevention training, please complete and submit a training request form.

Research

Researching trends in effective primary prevention programming and developing prevention-focused resources.

SAPCS-Federal RPE Grantees

Much of the work of the Prevention Team at TAASA is to support the efforts of programs receiving Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Services (SAPCS)-Federal Rape Prevention Education (RPE) funding through training, direct support, and materials development. The RPE program is funded by the Violence Against Women Act and is distributed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to each state and territory to implement primary prevention programming designed to stop sexual violence before it happens.

RPE funded programs can check out the RPE Grants page for further information on how TAASA supports the work of these programs and for resources specific to this grant.

Go to the SAPCS-Federal RPE Funded Programs Page

Primary Prevention Training and Events

Community Level Community of Practice: Evaluating Community Level Work | August 12, 2020 from 10:00-11:30 AM | Maya Pilgrim, TAASA Director of Learning and Evaluation, will share strategies for capturing the meaningful impact of community level prevention work.

Click here to register.

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Building Healthy Relationships and Communities Curriculum

TAASA’s Prevention Team has developed a sexual violence primary prevention curriculum that is intended to be used primarily with high school-aged youth, but that can be adapted for use with middle school and college-aged youth. The curriculum is based on both sound prevention theory and experience from implementing effective prevention programming. To inquire about the Building Healthy Relationships and Communities curriculum itself, or about available training and support for the curriculum, contact the Prevention Team at prevention@taasa.org.

View the BHRC curriculum summary

Questions About Primary Prevention?

For more information about sexual violence primary prevention, please contact TAASA's prevention team.

Email: prevention@taasa.org