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:
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
Washington Initiative for Boys and Men believes that improving society’s opinion of and appreciation for our male population requires deepening our understanding of and empathy for males. Where people understand and empathize with boys and … 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
Blair Daly of Washington Initiative for Boys and Men teamed up with UW Medicine today prior to the Huskies’ dramatic win over the Oregon Ducks. At the University of Washington’s fan festival before the game, … Read more
Our neighbors to the north are making progress toward opening a shelter that will serve men and their children who need a refuge from domestic violence. Canadian Centre for Men and Families has opened such … 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
In 2016, Washington voters passed Initiative 1491, the Extreme Risk Protection Order Law. An extreme risk protection order (ERPO) allows law enforcement to remove access to a firearm for someone who is exhibiting a behavioral … Read more