Violence Prevention & Education
Turning Silence Into Safety
75,626 Children and Adults Served in 2023
Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults happen to children ages 17 and under. Child sexual abuse is one of the most underreported crimes for many reasons:
- Sexual abuse can be very confusing for children as it often involves being hurt by a trusted adult.
- Very young children may not have yet developed the language skills needed to communicate abuse.
- Some children believe the abuse is their fault. Many who rely on the abuser for love, shelter and security fear repercussions for themselves, their families and even the offender if they tell.
The best way to address violence is to stop it before it ever happens. At The Women’s Center, that’s our goal. And we accomplish it through education.
Our programs are designed to educate individuals of all ages and occupations about violence prevention. We do this by providing:
- In-school curriculum for kids and teens through Play it Safe!®
- Training for adults regarding violence in their homes, workplaces, and online.
- Tools for professionals to use to ensure they’re trauma-informed no matter where they work.
Services Include:
Play it Safe!®
66,757 Children & Adolescents Participated in 2023
34 Disclosed Current or Past Abuse to a Women’s Center Trainer
Play it Safe!® is an acclaimed child sexual abuse prevention and training program created by The Women’s Center that is designed for kids ages 4 – 18, with age-appropriate content. It’s presented to children through in-school classroom presentations.
The program is evidence-based and teaches kids to recognize potentially abusive behavior, respond to threatening situations, and report abuse to a trusted adult. Since 1983, more than 2 million children in North Texas have learned about personal safety from The Women’s Center Play it Safe!® program.
Learn more about Play it Safe!® through its dedicated website or, if you’re in Tarrant County, make arrangements for a presentation using the links below.
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Client Story
Violence Prevention & Education
Miles, Play it Safe!®
Since 1983, more than 2 million children in North Texas have learned about personal safety from The Women’s Center Play it Safe!® program. Miles is one of those children. Now a 6th grader at a local middle school, Miles vividly remembers the first time he heard the Play it Safe!® presentation as a 5th grader.
Professional Education
4,109 Professionals Trained in Issues Regarding Sexual Assault & Child Abuse in 2023
When survivors interact with large systems, they need a response that is competent and caring. Our professional education services make that a reality by ensuring professionals have the tools needed to help.
The Women’s Center provides extensive trauma-informed training in victimization issues like the dynamics of sexual abuse and assault and providing appropriate responses. From school personnel to criminal justice professionals to medical personnel, our priority is teaching people how to best help victims.
Adult Education
4,760 Adults Received Sexual Assault Prevention Training in 2023
Sexual assault and abuse affect individuals of all ages across our community. We are committed to raising individual and community awareness about these issues to help people keep themselves and others safe.
Topics offered to community organizations, parent groups, and college students include:
- Dynamics of Sexual Assault
- Dynamics of Child Sexual Abuse
- How to Talk to Children about Abuse
- Sexting and Cyberbullying
- Healthy Relationships and Dating Violence
- Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
