Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Raymond Gregson was facing the possible removal of his daughter from his household, and social workers with Child Protective Services were telling him it would be wise for him to take a 12-week domestic violence … 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
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
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 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
Summary: The latest statistics commonly reported about rates of domestic violence victimization in Washington state are based on survey responses that are over ten years old. The CDC says updated figures are coming soon. They … Read more
Ed Ashley facilitates the Men of Compassion support group in Spokane, Washington. It is a program of the Women’s Healing and Empowerment Network, and it serves men who have experienced various forms of abuse in … Read more