Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
The Port of Seattle is accepting applications through May 15, 2021 for a business development program which gives preference to women-owned businesses. The Port announced this in a press release that says the selected companies … Read more
Did you know that Seattle Public Schools has an Office of African American Male Achievement? SPS is the first school district in Washington — and one of the first in the country — to have … Read more
Below is an edited version of a piece originally posted at FixFamilyCourts.com written by Sherry Palmer, a parental rights advocate. It was written in 2017, but Kyle Paskewitz, who is mentioned in the piece, has … Read more
Many of us think of domestic violence as a problem of men mistreating women. However, roughly half of all relationships where intimate partner violence occurs involve violent women. Ann Silvers is a counselor and relationship … Read more
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) embodies a political trend that cripples human rights in the guise of crusading for them. This trend is the balkanization, or fragmentation, of rights. Recently passed by the House, VAWA has moved to the Senate, where the trend it represents may well be translated into more law.
Washington Initiative for Boys and Men loves highlighting stories about men’s positive contributions to their families and their communities. Such stories are included under the category “Empathy for Boys and Men“, one of the three … Read more
Googling ‘Washington state women’s equality’ produces webpages about women’s equality. Googling ‘Washington state men’s equality’ also produces webpages about women’s equality. Some men’s equality history is yet to be made in Washington. Perhaps internet searches years from now will display more content about efforts to empower men and boys.