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Atascosa County proclaims February Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
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Atascosa County Commissioners Court on Feb. 9 unanimously approved a proclamation declaring February 2026 Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and heard remarks from Safer Path emphasizing school-based prevention and community resources.
Atascosa County Commissioners Court declared February 2026 Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month during its Feb. 9 meeting, a recognition presented by Andrea Rathmell of Safer Path Family Violence Shelter.
The court read a proclamation that cited national statistics on teen dating violence and urged community education and interventions. Commissioners approved the proclamation on a motion by Commissioner Gillespie, seconded by Commissioner Bowen; the motion carried.
Andrea Rathmell thanked the court for the proclamation and urged prevention work in schools. "We're so grateful to have the leaders in our community alongside our youth and families," Rathmell said, calling for programs that teach healthy relationships and give teens tools to intervene and seek help.
The proclamation lists prevention measures and encourages investment in education, safe reporting pathways and resources for teens who need support. The court took no separate funding action at the meeting; the proclamation is a formal recognition and call to community partners to continue outreach during February.
