*This post was written using valuable input from Catalina Folch, REACH’s Children and Families Program Manager For most people, September is that cozy time of the year when the leaves start changing color and we gradually shift from the hot summer months into a cooler fall period. But for kids and teens heading back to school, September can be much more stressful. This is especially true…
On June 20, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law Bill H.4744, also known as ‘An Act to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation.’ The primary goal of the bill is to expand protection capabilities for survivors of abuse by classifying coercive control and digital exploitation as forms of domestic violence. However, there are several other components of the bill which are also worth mentioning, and which…
By now, it seems safe to assume that most people know what the internet is and even use it on a frequent basis. In many cases the internet has already become a major part of how people perform their jobs, keep in touch with friends and loved ones, or simply spend their free time. The internet can be quite handy for things like conducting research, managing…
Whether for work, personal use, or both, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, helping us plan our day, access information, or simply keep in touch with those we care about. However, technology is also another tool domestic abusers, stalkers, and other dangerous individuals can use to perpetuate their crimes, especially in situations where the person they’re abusing and/or harassing isn’t as technologically…
