The following blog post was written by Nancy Teeven, a longstanding member of REACH’s Board of Directors. Domestic abuse is ugly in so many ways, and much more prevalent than any of us like to think about. More than one in three women (35.6%) and one in four men (28.5%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their…
*In honor of National Homelessness Awareness Month, members of REACH’s residential advocacy team collaborated on the following blog post which brings attention to the clear yet often overlooked link between homelessness and domestic violence. As we observe National Homelessness Awareness Month, it’s important to reflect on the lives of the countless individuals who have experienced homelessness due to circumstances beyond their control. One of the most…
*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…
*Written by Marion Davis, a long-serving member of REACH’s Board of Directors. One of the most common questions domestic violence survivors face is: “Why didn’t you leave?” The answers are as complex as life itself, but the main reason is often simple. Where would they go? For every survivor who has a mom, sibling or friend they can move in with, many more have no viable…
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 Violence. I cannot begin to thank you enough for your ongoing support. You make it possible for REACH to help survivors transition from that first, brave call to our hotline, through safety planning and sometimes a stay in a…
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. I recently celebrated my 10-year anniversary of working at REACH Beyond Domestic Violence. As I reflect on what this means, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude that I’ve had the unique privilege to work not only in this vitally…
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.
When I watched the news about U. S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy addressing loneliness, I felt disheartened because, as Director of Prevention Programs, I know our team is focused on building and sustaining healthy relationships and creating a sense of community. We combat loneliness and isolation every day. He has brought national attention to a very real public health crisis. Dr. Murthy’s new Surgeon General…
This board sits on the wall of an office at our emergency shelter. It is one of the ways that the team keeps track of calls for support and services that come in – day and night – on our 24/7 hotline. Isabel, our Director of Residential Programs tallied them up and shared that in March alone, we received over 150 calls from survivors who needed…
For many of us, this year has taught us resilience and strength, but for some it has been…
