Boston Area Rape Crisis Center

Empowering Survivors, Ending Sexual Violence

We are here to help you. We offer free, confidential services to empower and heal all survivors of sexual violence ages 12 and older, and their loved ones, regardless of when the violence occurred. Together, we take action to end sexual violence through education, advocacy, and social change.

Make AN Impact

Thank you, Walk for Change 2025 participants!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 19th annual BARCC Walk for Change! If you weren’t able to make it, you can still help provide free services to survivors by donating today.

A special thank you to our Walk for Change 2025 Changemaker sponsor, Encore Boston Harbor!

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Education & Prevention

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Understand consent, build empathy for survivors, and start spreading awareness.

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Barcc updates

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Stay informed and engaged with BARCC’s latest insights, news, and resources on sexual violence prevention, survivor support, and advocacy.

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  • September 29, 2025
    BARCC Statements, In the News

    Statement: Local Leaders Condemn Mayor of Quincy’s Comments

    Boston, MA, September 29, 2025 — Recently, the Mayor of Quincy made deeply harmful and misinformed comments on the Dan Rea show, linking sexual violence to the LGBTQ+ community. In his follow-up statement, Mayor Koch said he “tried to make a larger point about sexual abuse across all segments of society.” Let us be clear: what he said was not...

  • A crowd holds up rainbow flags at an outdoor event, celebrating Walk for Change with BARCC and sponsors, with blurred buildings in the background.
    June 12, 2025
    In the News

    Standing With All Survivors: BARCC Celebrates Pride Month

    At BARCC, we are proud to support and stand with LGBTQ+ individuals, and we remain committed to our mission: to support all survivors of sexual violence—no matter their gender identity, sexual orientation, or background.

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    May 29, 2025
    Walk for Change

    Thank You to Our 2025 Walk for Change Sponsors for Standing Together for Survivors

    This year’s Walk for Change was more than just a walk – it was a living display of community, resilience, and action. Among the powerful visuals at the event was the BARCC Clothesline Project (CLP), a moving tribute featuring 200 hand-decorated shirts created by survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.

Our Promise to You

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Personalized Care

Our dedicated team provides personalized support to every survivor, ensuring they receive the care they deserve.

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Confidentiality

We prioritize confidentiality and respect the privacy of every individual who seeks our support.

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Barrier-Free Access

We work tirelessly to eliminate barriers that might prevent survivors from accessing our services, ensuring that help is always within reach.

Personalized Care for Survivors

Immediate Response 
Services

Our highly trained and supervised volunteer counselors and staff are available to support survivors of sexual violence, their families and friends, and providers. You can reach the hotline by phone 24-7 at 800-841-8371 or web chat 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. every day for immediate support. You may also call the hotline to request a BARCC medical advocate at local hospitals.

Counseling

Our clinical team provides short-term individual, couples, family, and group counseling with licensed clinicians and trained counselors for survivors of sexual violence and their families and friends. We work with survivors and their loved ones to find their strengths, to understand the impact of trauma on their lives, to build and use coping skills, and to explore ways to heal and thrive.

Legal Advocacy

Our legal advocacy team helps survivors understand their legal rights and options in the aftermath of sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and other forms of sexual violence. We assist survivors as they navigate the civil and criminal legal systems, including educational remedies, advocating for survivors’ privacy and safety in every aspect of their life. If survivors need representation, we can help you find an appropriate resource.

Immigration

BARCC offers free, trauma-informed services to survivors regardless of their immigration status. Our immigration team helps survivors file for humanitarian immigration relief as well as consultation around additional needs.

Case Management

We work directly with survivors and significant others to assist with their immediate and long-term health, housing, financial, and safety needs. This includes providing information and comprehensive support to survivors in accessing health insurance, housing funds, emergency shelter, affordable housing, victim compensation, public benefits, and more.

Our Sponsors

Eastern Bank
Emcore Boston Harbor
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