Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts about issues that apply to the United States as a whole or issues that are within the U.S. but outside Washington state:
Imagine a future in which all people regardless of biological sex or gender have the means to manage their own fertility—to choose whether and when to co-create a child, and with whom. Right now men have very few and very antiquated options.
Hannah McDevitt has been sober from alcohol, cocaine, meth, and opioids for nine years. Her husband, who is also in recovery, works as a therapist in addiction medicine. They have a six-year-old son, and they … Read more
‘Men who came to our clinic had the same kinds of feelings and reactions that women had.’ The piece below was written by Seattle psychologist Valerie Tarico for Washington Initiative for Boys and Men. We … Read more
Our society needs to get more curious about how we can improve the wellness of boys and men. It’s also true that much is already known about ways to help boys and men, and this information … Read more
Matthew Stefanko is the founder and CEO of a company called MANUAL, which runs a digital engagement engine for young men built around on-demand, evidence-based content and live coaching. MANUAL has a growing number of partnerships with … Read more
The tagline of the On Boys podcast is Real Talk about Parenting, Teaching, and Reaching Tomorrow’s Men. Last week the hosts released an episode titled “Advocating for Boys” in which they interviewed Blair Daly, founder … Read more
The University of Oregon has had a Men’s Resource Center (MRC) serving its undergraduate and postgraduate students since 2001. We spoke with Dr. Arian Mobasser, the man who leads the MRC, and heard some really interesting … Read more
We’ve all heard negative narratives that surround boys and video games. There are positive narratives too, like how gaming provides cognitive benefits, opportunities for socializing and stress relief, outlets for creativity and imagination, cultivation of … Read more