In Conversation: Three Men Who Know Something About Domestic Violence

Ward Urion, Dorsol Plants, Blair Daly, domestic violence

With a combined 40+ years working in domestic violence services and prevention, Ward Urion and Dorsol Plants have unique and important perspectives to offer. A theme that emerged from our conversation is that domestic violence is more complicated than it is sometimes made out to be.

A Unique Perspective on Compassion for Men — Interview with Ellis Starrett

Ellis Starrett Interview Compassion for Men and Boys

Ellis Starrett has four older brothers and an 8-year-old son. A transgender nonbinary masculine-presenting individual, Ellis has firsthand experience with domestic violence and previously did advocacy work helping survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Ellis grew up in northwest Washington and eastern Washington and completed a bachelor’s and master’s degree at The Evergreen State College in Olympia.

Is It Time for a Justice for Boys Coalition of Washington State?

Website of Justice for Girls Coalition of Washington State

This is part two of a two-part piece by Belinda Olvera-Jovanovich, a mom of a 12-year-old boy who lives in Port Orchard. | In my earlier article I praised the CEO of Girl Scouts of Western Washington for participating in political advocacy on behalf of girls alongside the Washington State Women’s Commission…