Welcome To Within Your Reach

Hello Everyone,

My name is Marissa Cohen, and I'm the Executive Director of Within Your Reach, Inc. We are an organization dedicated to supporting, advocating for, and empowering survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Utilizing our expertise on the subject matter, creative spirit, and stubbornness, we aim to create a society that is more understanding of our warriors, and what is actually happening after an assault. 

Here is how you can help.  If you have any questions about rape, sexual assault or domestic violence, please feel free to send them to us either by commenting, emailing or writing to us via the Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/WithinYourReachOrg/

We wont judge you based on what you ask, we just want to know the questions people don't understand.  We are determined to create a more open environment where people feel more comfortable discussing the topic!






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Thank you so much for your help and support!

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