Past Rachel Coalition Chair Lesley Frost shares how Rachel Coalition is making a difference in the lives of abused women, many of whom are suffering worse in the challenging economy.

"Now entering its 14th year of service to victims of abuse, Rachel Coalition, a division of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, has become increasingly aware that economic security is a vital factor in a woman’s decision to leave or stay in an abusive relationship. Because the ability to survive financially outside the relationship may override issues of personal safety, we are making economic security a focus of our educational and advocacy efforts."

Read more of this op-ed in the New Jersey Jewish News.