Supporting Men and Boys
Strong Families and Fair Courts
Children benefit from stable relationships with the people who care for them. Family courts should make custody and parenting decisions based on the facts of each case, the well-being of the child, and the ability of each parent to provide a safe and supportive home.
Education and Opportunity
Boys and young men have fallen behind in several measures of educational achievement and college enrollment. Schools, workforce programs, and community organizations should pay attention to those gaps and provide support where it is needed, while keeping opportunity open to everyone.
Men's Health
Men face serious challenges involving suicide, addiction, preventable disease, and life expectancy. We support better access to preventive care, mental health services, addiction treatment, and community programs that make it easier for men to seek help before problems become crises.
Support for Every Victim
Domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse, and harassment can affect anyone. Counseling, legal assistance, emergency housing, and other victim services should be available to people who need them, including men who may have difficulty finding appropriate support today.
Fairness in the Justice System
Everyone deserves equal treatment under the law. Sentencing should be proportional and consistent, defendants should have meaningful due process, and the justice system should continue improving safeguards against wrongful convictions and unnecessary incarceration.
Healthier Expectations for Men
Men should be able to ask for help, spend meaningful time with their families, pursue different kinds of careers, and take their physical and mental health seriously without unnecessary social pressure. Strong communities make room for men to succeed in different ways and at different stages of life.
Equal Protection at Work
Workplace rules against harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse should protect everyone. Employers should apply clear standards consistently and provide fair processes for employees who raise concerns or face accusations.