This youth-led discussion invites teens to take a closer look at how media influences ideas about relationships, power, and boundaries. Through conversation and reflection, participants will unpack the messages they see in popular platforms and explore how those narratives can impact real-life connections. Designed for students ages 15–18 in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Saturday, February 21, 2026
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 11:00am – 12:30pm
𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Monsoon Community Gathering Space
(1212 East 17th Court, Des Moines, IA 50316)

For more information, contact Kate Bailly at kate@monsooniowa.org