In 2000, a programme for boys in senior cycle of education (ages 16- 18 years) was developed which included a unit on violence against women, men and children. The programme 'Exploring Masculinities' was made available to all post-primary schools in the country as well as to youth organisations, further education institutions and voluntary organisations. The topics covered by the unit were:

i. Feeling safe, feeling fear

ii. Building a home

iii. Breaking the silence of violence in the home

iv. Why doesn't she leave?

v. The cycle of domestic violence

vi. Violence against women-the extent and the reality

vii. Violence against parents

viii. Violence against children-child sexual abuse

ix. Violence against men.

The main message of the programme was the promotion of equality between men and women.