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Legacy Giving Q & A

Domestic violence is a large and complex issue. Planning for the future is as necessary as addressing it today. Legacy giving is a smart financial move for you and a life-changing gift for survivors of domestic violence.

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.

What Laura is Thinking: On the ‘Other’

July 21, 2016

Almost two years ago, I wrote a letter to the editor of the Boston Globe about a case

Teen Voices: My Time with REACH

July 14, 2016

By Madison Altman, Dana Hall Class of 2016I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to shadow and

5 Years Later: Continuing to heal and work together

July 5, 2016

Lauren Dunne AstleyThis July marks the five year anniversary of Lauren Dunne Astley’s death. Many of you may

Thoughts on the Supreme Court Decision on Immigration

July 1, 2016

The Supreme Court deadlocked last Thursday on a challenge to President Obama’s programs to keep millions of undocumented

Why We Should Give to REACH

June 24, 2016

Brianna Nadelberg, REACH Director of DevelopmentPeople often ask me why someone should donate to REACH. There are many

How Do We Respond to a Tragedy Like Orlando?

June 22, 2016

Deborah Heimel, REACH Associate Executive DirectorIn the wake of the shooting in Orlando last weekend, I have seen

Asked and Answered: Your Questions About Campus Sexual Assault Following REACH’s Annual Meeting

June 17, 2016

A few weeks ago, REACH held our Annual Meeting which featured a panel discussion around promoting healthy relationships

What IS and What is Not Remarkable About the Stanford Rape Case

June 8, 2016

…And What We Can Do About ItSince first reading the victim impact statement written by the survivor of

8 Tips for Talking to Young Adults About Dating Violence

June 2, 2016

At our annual meeting last night, we focused our discussion on how to talk to young people we