Yes, prevention is the core of outreach. Even shelters do outreach in schools, although mainly in high schools owing to lack of resources. I think it's fair to say that prevention is the least funded component. However, it is the one that should be emphasized.
Our outreach work involves explaining what a healthy relationship between intimate partners looks like. Every time, young women share their experiences with us. We work with girls who tell us they need our services.
Prevention is central to the solution. Let's not forget that in shelters, including those in our network, women have their children with them, 50% of whom are young boys. We also do work with them, since they have witnessed violence. There are programs for that.