Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
“Gender-based violence” comment from Senator Dhingra somewhat contradicts this recommendation Washington State’s Task Force on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) has released a report that recommends paying more attention to violence against … Read more
We are hurting from social work’s lack of gender diversity and its disinterest in men’s equality. Bringing more men into the field would improve the way it deals with family and parenting issues. Note: This … Read more
Gender-based violence is a poorly-defined term that perpetuates bias. It is unsuitable for use by government officials in present-day Washington state. Summary Government officials, politicians, and leaders of advocacy groups in Washington have begun using … Read more
Gordon Bock is a fatherhood expert and a leader within the Washington State Interagency Fatherhood Council. The Seattle Times recently published Gordon’s letter explaining why he supports the creation of a Washington State Boys and … Read more
During the 2022 legislative session, Washington state lawmakers passed a bill concerned with increasing truck drivers’ access to restrooms. Our video below shows a few clips of legislators talking about the bill, and it ends … Read more
While commenting on a bill that would increase truck drivers’ access to bathrooms, Representative Andrew Barkis (R) scored some laughs from Representative Tina Orwall (D) and other members of the House of Representatives. This was … Read more
The Senate has not yet voted on SHB 1901, the bill that would drastically expand the legal definition of domestic violence in Washington state. However, it is likely the bill will be brought forward for … Read more