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Violence Prevention

Our vision is to stop violence from happening before it starts. In response, the City of San Antonio, University of Texas at San Antonio, and faith and community leaders partnered to develop a unified San Antonio/Bexar County Violence Prevention Strategic Plan which defines strategies to prevent and intervene in violence in our community.

Violence Prevention Strategic Plan(PDF, 426KB)

Adverse Childhood Experiences & Trauma-Informed Care

Learn more about ACES and Trauma-Informed Care programs. View resources and get support.

Domestic Violence

Learn more about the plan to address domestic violence in our city and ways to get help.

Positive Parenting

The Triple P Parenting Program helps parents learn skills to make positive environments at home. Learn more about this program.

Stand Up SA: Gun Violence Prevention

Stand Up SA is the City's program to help curb gun violence in our communities. Learn more about our program and efforts.

Violence Among Youth

Promoting health and ongoing efforts to decrease violence among youth is integral to Metro Health. Learn more.