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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….
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Myths & Facts About Restraining Orders
There are a variety of reasons that a survivor might have against filing a restraining order. Survivors are the best experts of their situations, and it is their right to choose how they want to move forward.
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The Work and Family Mobility Act Becomes Law
June 24, 2022It is hard to put into words how proud I am of the historic win we experienced with
Read MoreThe Changing Faces of Advocacy at REACH
June 13, 2022When REACH was founded in 1981, it began with the idea that domestic violence can happen anywhere because
Read MoreLeading and Leaving With Love
June 8, 2022In March of 2020, the week of the shutdown, my daughter turned 3 years old. As we showered
Read MoreHow my REACH Beyond Domestic Violence Internship Changed my Views on Policy Work
May 11, 2022Blog by Emma Keeling I have always said that I dislike policy. I never had solid grounds for
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A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
April 20, 2022This board sits on the wall of an office at our emergency shelter. It is one of the
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Longing for a safe space
February 25, 2022Time and time again, this country has shown black Americans that they do not have a safe space.
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Why comprehensive, medically accurate, and LGBTQ+ inclusive sex ed matters to me
November 18, 2021Incorporating comprehensive sex education, like the Healthy Youth Act is proposing to ensure, would have many benefits; I
Read MoreReflecting on my Internship
October 1, 2021This past summer has taught me a lot about confidence and self-reflection.
Read MoreReflecting on my Sabbatical
September 21, 2021I’m so grateful that REACH’s board and leadership’s saw the promise of this unique benefit.
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