In honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) Wichita – KS Chapter, in partnership with Hunter Health, Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, Kansas Children’s Service League, ICT SOS, and the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County, is proud to present “Healthy Relationships for Teens,” a FREE educational workshop on February 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Miss Kansas Alexis Smith is confirmed to attend the workshop. A graduate of Newman University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Smith is a dedicated cardiothoracic intensive care nurse and a second-generation healthcare professional. As Miss Kansas, she brings her passion for service to her community initiative, Respect Reclaimed: Advocating for Healthy Relationships, which raises awareness about unhealthy and abusive relationships. Through her work, Alexis educates others about recognizing signs of abuse and practicing healthy relationship behaviors. Additionally, she serves as a spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and contributes to the One Love Foundation, reinforcing her mission to end intimate partner violence.
This important workshop will take place at the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County at 1211 S. Emporia in Wichita. Parents, guardians, and supportive adults are encouraged to attend alongside teens to learn about fostering healthy, respectful relationships.
What to Expect:
• Interactive group discussions led by experts from the Kansas Children’s Service League, Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, and more.
• Bonus parent/guardian support workshop to provide additional tools and resources.
• FREE box lunch provided for all attendees.
• Art activity bonus: Teens who participate in an art activity after the workshop will receive a $50 gift card and have the chance to win a grand prize tablet for their submission. Wichita artist Lori Santos will lead the art activity.
• Friend incentive: Those who have attended the workshop before and bring a friend who has never participated will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card.
