Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts about boys and men experiencing various forms of discrimination and/or misandry (prejudice against, aversion to, or hatred of males):
This is a true story conveyed to us by a friend of WIBM who prefers that his identity be kept private. The events occurred in Washington state. I was 37 years old before I accepted … Read more
Roxanne Cull is a psychotherapist in Lakewood, Washington. With her permission, we’re publishing a letter she submitted in support of House Bill 1270 to Representative Bill Ramos, who chairs the House State Government and Tribal … Read more
In the last five years, the total value of grants serving Washington’s women and girls was almost quadruple the value of grants targeted at men and boys, despite serious needs. A lack of awareness about … Read more
Summary: The latest statistics commonly reported about rates of domestic violence victimization in Washington state are based on survey responses that are over ten years old. The CDC says updated figures are coming soon. They … Read more
Like us, the Canadian Centre for Men and Families carries out advocacy in the public arena for the well-being of boys and men. But CCMF also provides programs and services like men’s peer support groups, legal assistance, and counseling.
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
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
Ed Ashley facilitates the Men of Compassion support group in Spokane, Washington. It is a program of the Women’s Healing and Empowerment Network, and it serves men who have experienced various forms of abuse in … Read more