Virginia Coalition for Boys and Men is a nonpartisan, statewide network of organizations and leaders working to ensure a future where men and boys’ unique qualities are valued and their unique struggles are addressed for the benefit of all.
In the Commonwealth, men’s and boys’ outcomes deserve concern and resources:
VA SOL writing pass rate: Boys 11 percentage points lower than girls
Reading: Boys 6 percentage points lower
Math: Boys 5 percentage points lower
K-12 classroom instructors: 17% men
Early childhood teachers: 2% men
College enrollment: 43% men
Trade school enrollment: 25% men
Suicides: 77% men
Life expectancy: 75 men vs 81 women
Homeless: 63% men
Alcohol related deaths: 69% males
Men are 2X more likely than women to experience substance abuse
Juvenile detention: 93% male
92% prisoners are men
Issues facing males are beginning to get attention nationwide. A Virginia coalition is an opportunity to get ahead of what will be a massive nationwide bipartisan movement to change laws, devote resources and create a Virginia where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive.
Be a powerful public-facing force to raise awareness of men and boy issues
Advise lawmakers with data-based recommendations
Collaborate on research, media messaging and effective advocacy
Internally share ideas and network
Join the movement: emma@vaboysandmen.org
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