Thank you for the REACH articles
To the Editor:
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your focus on sexual violence (REACH special section, www.smokymountainnews.com), for the column by Dr. Sara Vogel, for the article about the middle school prevention program.
I haven’t even finished reading it all, but this is important and I wanted you to know how much it is appreciated.
More than a building: Legacy of healing continues during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, Haywood County is witnessing a powerful moment of continuity, collaboration and commitment to ending violence.
On April 27, REACH of Haywood County officially purchased the longtime home of KARE at 1159 North Main Street — a transition that reflects far more than a change in ownership. It is a passing of purpose, a shared mission and a promise that survivors of sexual violence will never be left behind.
From silence to prevention: Rethinking sexual violence, healing and the future we build
As of April 1, I marked my first full year as the Executive Director of REACH of Haywood County. After nearly a decade working in this field — seven years as a Title IX Coordinator and now leading a nonprofit that serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault — I’ve come to believe something deeply: awareness is only the beginning. Prevention must be the goal.
