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Maya’s Journey with REACH

How your year-end gift makes a difference in countless ways. My name is Pam Jordan, and I am the Director of Community Advocacy at REACH Beyond Domestic…

10 Years/10 Lessons: A Personal Journey with REACH

Lauren Nackel, Human Resources Manager, shares her thoughts and wisdom gained throughout ten years of service on behalf of domestic violence survivors at REACH Beyond Domestic Violence….

Why REACH Uses Art Therapy to Help Children Affected by Domestic Violence

July 21, 2017

“We don’t even need words, we go straight to where the memory is stored.” A 10-year-old child drawing

What Laura is Thinking: On Interdependence

July 10, 2017

I am thinking about interdependence. I woke up on the 4th of July to beautiful weather and

Who Cares for the Caregivers: Clinical Supervision and Why REACH Does It

June 30, 2017

If you’re familiar with REACH, hopefully you know that we try to offer the best support possible to

Past Performance

June 16, 2017

“There is a stomach-turning predictability to it,” said Monica McLaughlin, deputy director of public policy at the National

3 Things I Learned as a College Intern

June 8, 2017

As the school year comes to a close, we are saying goodbye to Emily, who is a Brandeis

REACH is Moving: Update One

June 2, 2017

We are looking forward to sharing updates about our move project as it proceeds. It was fun to

What Laura is Thinking: On Space

May 25, 2017

I’m thinking about space. I’m sure that doesn’t come as a surprise. REACH is moving to new office

What’s Changed since the Election for Immigrant Survivors?

May 18, 2017

REACH’s work with immigrant survivors of domestic violence is nothing new. We have deep roots in Waltham, a

The Psychological Toll of Hypervigilance

May 11, 2017

For some people, the days and weeks since the new presidential administration took office have seemed to be