As part of the Final Friday Events in October, the Wichita/Sedgwick County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition will be hosting ART OVER VIOLENCE, a one-night only Art Exhibit to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event will be held at The Shopkeeper’s Gallery (on the 2nd Floor of Hewitt’s Antiques, 228 N. Market) on Friday, October 26th, from 5-9pm. The exhibit is for all ages and FREE to the public. Additionally, light snacks and drinks will be provided. Dedication and remarks will be offered at 6 PM. Honored guests will include:
A domestic violence survivor
Deputy District Attorney Marc Bennett
Honorable William Kehr, Wichita Municipal Court
Lt. Randy Reynolds, Wichita Police Department
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence touches the lives of Americans of all ages, leaving a devastating impact on women, men, and children of every background and circumstance. In 2011, TEN WICHITANS lost their lives to domestic violence. Those ten homicides represented 37% of the total homicides for the city last year and it was the highest number of domestic violence related deaths since 2004.
In October we recommit ourselves to ending violence within our homes and our community. Partners of our local Coalition to end Domestic and Sexual Violence include representatives from Criminal Justice, Shelters, Education, Prevention, Batterer Intervention Programs, and other social service organizations
