Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
The piece below was written by retired English professor Michael Hickey who taught at South Seattle College for thirty years. As a volunteer with the Pongo Teen Writing Program, Mr. Hickey has helped youth process … Read more
The editorial board of The Everett Herald recently highlighted the Commission on Boys and Men bill as one that’s worthy of fuller consideration during the next legislative session, which begins in January 2024. The bill … Read more
An online course by Healthy Men Inc. aims to improve people’s knowledge of issues unique to boys and men’s health and to inspire all of us to make the healthcare system more guy-friendly. The Certified … Read more
The Main Street Community Foundation is a public charity that distributes grants to organizations that help people in several communities in central Connecticut. Among the many funds the Foundation manages is their Men and Boys’ … Read more
SUMMARY The King County Council has been publishing the following statement in their annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamations: “nearly half of dating college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating relationships”. This is a … Read more
Dr. Orion Taraban is a licensed psychologist who specializes in men’s mental health and healthy masculinity. He caught our attention when we began seeing his teachings and advice packaged in five to ten-minute videos on … Read more
This article is a guest contribution written by Chester Avey, who is a father of three. While mothers often feel societal pressure to put parenting ahead of their careers, dads often feel the reverse. Many … Read more
When the Washington state legislature met in 2019, they held a public hearing on a bill about restricting the practice of female genital mutilation. Two of the people who testified, John Sambrook and John Adkison, spoke … Read more