Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts about issues that apply to Washington state as a whole or issues that are within Washington but outside the Seattle area:
Washington State’s legislative session began on January 8, 2024. WIBM was at the capitol speaking with lawmakers that day. Since then we’ve been to Olympia three more times to continue our outreach to legislators. Every … Read more
False narratives surrounding domestic violence and relationship abuse make advocating for males that much more difficult. Exactly one month after Senator John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) filed Senate Bill 5830, the commission on boys and men … Read more
A total of 14 legislators have signed on as sponsors of the bill (SB 5830 / HB 1270) to create a Washington State Commission on Boys and Men. Seven are Democrats and seven are Republicans. … Read more
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
The Washington State Fathers Network supports dads of children with special health care needs by connecting dads with one another and elevating their voices. The Network’s director, Matthew Rickmon, offers free workshops to help parents … Read more
Jeffery Hamlet, a Seattle dad of seven children, delivered an impromptu message of hope and motivation during a webinar put on by the Washington Fatherhood Council. The 90-minute webinar was about supporting fathers and families … Read more
At their meeting on November 13, 2023, the Bellevue City Council became just the second government entity in Washington to recognize International Men’s Day. Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis read the proclamation designating November 19, 2023 … Read more