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Where Community Grows: Stories of Volunteers Nurturing Care, Hope, and Possibility
REACH Volunteer Coordinator Maria Castañeda shares stories of how small acts of kindness from volunteers have a significant impact on the lives of survivors.
Last Call: How One Domestic Violence Survivor Found Healing Through Game Development
An interview with game developer Nina Freeman about how making her game, Last Call, helped her process the trauma of an abusive relationship.
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Why Not Testify?
December 4, 2015A few weeks ago, a heartbreaking video made the rounds on social media, showing a Florida judge scolding
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Introducing REACH’s New Community Engagement Specialist
November 19, 2015REACH recently welcomed Lauren Montanaro to our Prevention Team as the Community Engagement Specialist. In this role she
Read MoreSurvivor Voices: Four Words That Saved My Life
November 9, 2015Survivor M (a participant in REACH’s Community Program) delivered these remarks at our 12th Annual Reach for the
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DVAM 2015 Recap: Inspiring Conversation
November 4, 2015This October it felt like I was everywhere. From coffee shops, to high school auditoriums, college dorms, living
Read MoreMy Training with REACH
October 28, 2015by Leah McConnell, Greater Boston Playspace Program and Volunteer Manager, Horizons for Homeless Children I work for Horizons
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6 Things I Wish My Church Had Told Me about Domestic Violence
October 21, 2015This October, for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our emphasis has been about inspiring conversation about domestic violence and
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What Laura is Thinking
October 8, 2015I was listening to the radio this morning. It was a story about using virtual technology to enhance
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2015
October 1, 2015October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our goal for the month is to “Inspire Conversation” throughout our community,
Read MoreHow can I use MY voice to end domestic violence?
September 24, 2015Abuse thrives in isolation and silence. When we use our voices we can prevent abuse, protect survivors and
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