Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Seattle Public Schools is ‘all in’ for Black boys, with its department of African American Male Achievement and its strategic plan that is “laser focused on supporting Students of Color who are furthest away from … Read more
A young man’s letter to Dr. Warren Farrell, author of The Boy Crisis, demonstrates one reason why efforts to empathize with boys and young men – and to affirm them in their maleness – are … Read more
In this 1-minute video, Blair Daly explains why Washington Initiative for Boys and Men exists and what it is all about. Blair spoke at the Helping Boys Thrive Summit hosted by Spokane Fatherhood Initiative on … Read more
A study of undergraduates students at the University of Washington conducted over 20 years ago found that male students were almost as likely as female students to report being victims of unwanted sexual coercion. At … Read more
Jack Kammer has been examining gender issues from a male perspective for almost four decades. In his latest episode of the Men Are Talking podcast, Jack speaks with Blair Daly of Washington Initiative for Boys … Read more
A male survivor of domestic violence gave brief remarks when receiving the City of Kirkland’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation at a city council meeting on October 5. His remarks are shown in the two-minute … Read more
An annual fundraising luncheon to benefit Congregations for the Homeless raised over $160,000 last month. The luncheon was a virtual event due to COVID, so a key ingredient in this year’s fundraising effort was a … Read more
Coaches of high school sports teams around the country are implementing a pair of programs that are embedded with gender bias, prejudice, and unequal regard for women and men. The Athletes as Leaders and Coaching … Read more