Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
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.
For many men, their strongest experiences of brotherly love — and of belonging — occur during their younger years. It’s often when, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with male peers, they strive as one unit toward a common … Read more
There is a secret in American life (and indeed, a secret existing throughout the Developed World) that few people want to talk about: there are few primary markers of physical, cognitive, educational, neurological, emotional, psychological, and employment health in which females in the aggregate are doing worse than males in the aggregate.
The Brilliant Bob series contains seven beautifully written and illustrated children’s books that were created specifically to support and encourage young boys.