TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Topeka , in partnership with Shawnee County and local organizations, is inviting businesses and organizations to host community input sessions for Empower: Her.

Empower: Her, a new free violence prevention program for women launching this summer, focuses on areas with high rates of sexual assault and rape, aiming to empower women, reduce victimization, and enhance safety.

The Empower: Her program is being announced as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The program is a collaboration between the City of Topeka’s Office of Inclusive Communities, the Topeka Police Department, and the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office.

The City of Topeka is seeking businesses to host a free one-hour lunch session where representatives from the City of Topeka, Topeka Police Department, and Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office will present program ideas and gather community feedback to ensure the program meets community needs.

Businesses and organizations interested in hosting an input session can fill out this form here .

Sessions will be held throughout May during the lunch hour, with limited spots available. Organizations will be selected based on availability, and applications will close on Friday, April 25.

For questions or to sign up, reach out to the Director of the Office of Inclusive Communities, Monique Glaudeˊ, at 785-368-4470 or [email protected].