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Your Support Helps Survivors like Taylor Right now, we need your support for survivors in our care.
December 08, 2023   In the Community   Stories of Impact  
Because of you, the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) provides free services to all survivors of sexual violence—and right now, as the…
Thank YOU for Making Giving Tuesday Great in 2023 Your generosity will help more survivors receive support.
December 01, 2023   In the Community   Stories of Impact  
Wow! We know this community is amazing. BARCC supporters typically look out for each other, and they find ways to step up and help survivors. The…
Grace Talusan and Latoyia Edwards in conversation during the BARCC Forum. An ASL interpreter is featured in the top right-hand corner.
BARCC Forum Recap: A Conversation with Latoyia Edwards and Grace Talusan
November 22, 2021   In the Community   Stories of Impact  
Understanding Healing and Social Change: A Conversation with Latoyia Edwards and Grace Talusan of The Body Papers The first BARCC Forum:…
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From Trauma to Healing to the Walk for Change
April 13, 2021   In the Community   Stories of Impact  
The following post was written by Jim Holland, a survivor who came to BARCC for counseling and serves as a Survivor Speakers Bureau volunteer.…
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One Year into COVID-19, Three Reasons for Hope
March 01, 2021   In the Community   Stories of Impact  
It’s been a long, hard year since we all started navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. And in the midst of it all, there are many reasons to be…
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Two Heartfelt Words for You: Thank You
November 24, 2020   In the Community   Stories of Impact  
A heartfelt thank-you from all of us at BARCC for your support in this challenging year. Thanks to you, we've been able to navigate…
Thank You
November 28, 2019   In the Community   Stories of Impact  
This Thanksgiving, we are so grateful for you! Thank you for all you do to support survivors, support BARCC, and change the culture. Watch a short…
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Happy and Whole
October 02, 2018   Stories of Impact  
The following post shares the story of Sonia, a survivor who has called BARCC’s hotline and come to BARCC for individual and group…
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Shattering His Shame: One Man’s Journey To Healing
June 01, 2018   Stories of Impact  
The following post was written by Jim Holland, a survivor who came to BARCC for counseling and serves as a Survivor Speakers Bureau volunteer.…
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Finding Solace in Speaking Out About Her Abuse
May 14, 2018   Stories of Impact  
The following post shares the experience of Lori, a volunteer with BARCC’s Survivor Speakers Bureau. *Content note: childhood sexual…
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BARCC Historic Highlights: Introducing Services for Men
April 30, 2018   Stories of Impact  
Jim Holland joined BARCC’s Survivor Speakers Bureau about five years ago. He’s since shared his story of surviving childhood sexual…
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After Years of Isolation, a Survivor Finds Hope and Strength
April 11, 2018   Stories of Impact  
The following post shares the experience of Cory, a survivor who has called BARCC’s hotline, has come to BARCC for counseling, and serves as…
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Running 26.2 Miles on the Road to Healing
April 02, 2018   Stories of Impact  
This post was written by A.S., a survivor who has called BARCC’s hotline and come to BARCC for individual and group counseling. *Content…
Inch by Inch, I Have Reclaimed Myself
March 14, 2018   Stories of Impact  
Kalie Wilkerson delivered this speech at the 2017 Champions for Change Gala & Auction. It has been edited for length. Content note: sexual…
BARCC Historic Highlights: First Hotline Caller
February 23, 2018   Stories of Impact  
On March 26, 1973, the Boston Globe published a blurb no more than three inches long: “Rape center opens today.” The headline caught…
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Finding My Voice After 25 Years of Shame
January 19, 2018   Stories of Impact  
This post is written by a survivor who has participated in BARCC’s counseling groups for male survivors. This survivor also volunteers at…
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Cultivating Connections to Serve Survivors
May 01, 2017   In the Community   Stories of Impact  
Community Professionals Training Profile: Ashleigh Hala, Babson College If there’s one word to describe Ashleigh Hala, the inaugural director…
The Next Generation of Leaders against Sexual Violence
January 30, 2017   Stories of Impact  
If the onslaught of media coverage of sexual assault has you discouraged, we have an antidote. It comes in the form of 10 young people, all members…
Spotlight on the Survivor Speakers Bureau
November 16, 2012   Stories of Impact  
I have had the immense pleasure and honor over the past year to work with the fabulous members of the Survivor Speakers’ Bureau (SSB) here at…
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