The Ohio State Sexual Abuse Scandal & the Reality of Adult Male Victims
Seattle’s Chris Johnson outlines seven lessons we should took away from the ‘Surviving Ohio State’ documentary.
Empathy for Boys and Men
Posts that affirm the goodness in males and/or offer them empathy:
Screening Tool for Fathers ‘Because We Care’ — Dr. Jordan Orley and the Washington Fatherhood Council
A team of people created a draft of a screening tool designed to surface issues that dads in Washington are facing that otherwise might go unsurfaced. This questionnaire, to be administered for example at a doctor appointment, is designed for men to be able to receive helpful feedback and guidance toward resources.
With 5 to 2 Vote, Committee Passes Boys & Men Bill [Video]
The legislation to create a Washington Boys & Men Commission passed the House Committee on State Government and Tribal Relations by a 5 to 2 vote on Friday, January 30. Watch the 2-minute video.
38 Washington Lawmakers Sponsoring Legislation for a Boys & Men Commission
On Friday January 9, Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek) introduced House Bill 2401 establishing the Washington boys and men commission. It garnered a total of 19 Democratic sponsors and 1 Republican sponsor, Rep. Michelle Valdez. On Tuesday January 13, Representative Mary Dye (R-Pomeroy) introduced House Bill 2461 establishing the Washington commission on boys and men. It garnered a total of 18 Republican sponsors and 0 Democratic sponsors.
Little Boys Blue: Sons, Brothers, Fathers Too
“In the dust of that little chair, what has become of our Little Boy Blue?” A guest contribution by Terry Oxley, retired Army officer and a past Board Director of USO Northwest and the Washington Youth Academy Foundation.
State’s Homelessness Strategic Plan Fails to Mention Men
Plus: dads talk about their babies, advocacy support from Eastside Democrats, an upcoming conference on What Boys Need as Males, and photos of our outreach.
Boys, Men, and Dance — Kristen Lewis Interviews Bellevue’s Michael Peterson
“I told my coach I had no desire to play college football, and I actually had every desire to be ‘Twinkle Toes’. I walked out of that office feeling so empowered.”