Early Relational Health Org Highlights Local Dad Steven Thibert
Plus: Legislature frowns on mutual protection orders, and marriage license fee goes up to fund domestic violence response programs
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Public College in Kirkland Tries ‘Stereotype Breaking’ Marketing Tactic
Public College in Kirkland Tries ‘Stereotype Breaking’ Marketing Tactic by Blair Daly of WIBM Plus Washington Fatherhood Council hosts presentation on men’s experiences as victims of partner abuse Read on Substack
‘We haven’t found the magic sauce yet’ – Refreshing humility from newly-elected Spokane superior court judge Andrew Van Winkle [video]
Andrew Van Winkle has unseated incumbent judge Timothy Hennessy, winning 52% of the vote in the race for Spokane Superior Court Judge Position 11. In July 2024, a Spokane-based civic organization called People for Effective … Read more
A win for inclusion: Newest edition of domestic violence workbook used by WA courts drops biased language
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
Bias Around Domestic Violence is Bad for Everyone. Time for DV Experts to Change
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
40 Years After Wife’s Assault With Butcher Knife, Man Realizes It Was Domestic Violence
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