SHIFT a two-day national conference that confronted the crisis of violence against women and cultivate healthy masculinity.
Through expert speakers, engaging workshops, and discussions that caused us to think differently, the SHIFT conference challenged the elements of our culture that contributes to violence against women. The conference had community, faith, and athletic tracks for attendees to select.There were specific sessions dedicated to Title IX, how to inform and collaborate with your community around intimate partner violence, feminism in sports, and much more. Attendees left with a better understanding of sexual harassment laws and legislation, as well as best practices to engage boys and men to be a part of the solution to end intimate partner violence. Here are some of the highlights of our conference.
SHIFT Speaker Presentations
Some of the most outstanding experts and speakers in their respective industries joined the conversation at SHIFT. Our keynote speaker was Terry Crews—actor, artist, activist and Time Magazine’s 2017 Person of the Year. Athlete, artist, and entrepreneur Eddie George also headlined this event. We welcomed athletes, athletic directors, civic leaders, professors, journalists, activists, faith and nonprofit leaders, and survivors. Below are some of the highlights from our conference speakers.
Rus Funk
Continuum of Male Engagement - How to Mobilze Men
DarKenya Waller
Importance of Healthy Boundaries; Power, Control, and Consent & Legal Consequences of IPV
Brenda Tracy
Closing Plenary Session
Diane Lane
Importance of Healthy Boundaries; Power, Control and Consent & Legal Consequences of IPV
Gil Hanke
The Role of the Faith Community in Gender Violence
LaMont Doty
Gender Violence in Middle and High School
Sharon Roberson
Implementing AMEND Together in Your Community (for YWCA Affiliates)
Rashed Fakhruddin
The Role of the Faith Community in Gender Violence
Rita Smith
The Voice of the Sports Community
Dr. Tony Majors
Gender Violence in Middle and High School
Shan Foster
Implementing AMEND Together in Your Community (for YWCA Affiliates)
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