Violence against women: the end begins with men | Patricia Shea | TEDxNashville

Patricia Shea addresses the issue of violence against women, drawing on her research and her frequent talks on women’s issues, including testifying at hearings on domestic violence and racial justice and her editorials that regularly appear in the Tennessean newspaper. Raised in Wheeling, West Virginia and one of eight children, Patricia Shea always had a passion for justice and equality. So it’s no wonder she found herself leading the YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee, whose mission is eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. That’s a pretty tall order, but in her nine years at the helm, Pat has helped shape conversation on the epidemic of domestic violence, expanded services to women and children, and ensured the financial stability of the 117-year old non-profit. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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