REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, Inc.

REACH Beyond Domestic Violence is a Waltham non-profit that helps survivors of domestic violence and works to change the patterns of behavior behind abuse. Its message is simple: everyone deserves safe, healthy relationships. The organization runs an emergency shelter for people who are not safe in their own homes and provides advocacy that supports survivors as they reclaim their independence. It stresses that domestic violence affects people in every community, regardless of age, race, income or identity.

Prevention is the other half of its work. Outreach staff lead discussions and trainings in businesses, schools and community spaces, teaching people of all backgrounds to recognize abuse and act as agents of change. REACH explains that abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, financial or cultural and spiritual, and its blog shares firsthand stories along with pieces on youth relationships, mental health and belonging, some published in Spanish.

What to Know

• REACH serves 27 cities and towns in the MetroWest and Greater Boston areas.
• Its work is organized around four key areas of intervention, including shelter, advocacy, outreach and prevention training.
• Its blog has addressed the link between domestic violence prevention and suicide prevention.
• It is a member of the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce.