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Because of you, the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) provides free services to all survivors of sexual violence—and right now, as the…
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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…
Understanding Healing and Social Change: A Conversation with Latoyia Edwards and Grace Talusan of The Body Papers The first BARCC Forum:…
The following post was written by Jim Holland, a survivor who came to BARCC for counseling and serves as a Survivor Speakers Bureau volunteer.…
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…
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…
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…
The following post shares the story of Sonia, a survivor who has called BARCC’s hotline and come to BARCC for individual and group…
The following post was written by Jim Holland, a survivor who came to BARCC for counseling and serves as a Survivor Speakers Bureau volunteer.…
The following post shares the experience of Lori, a volunteer with BARCC’s Survivor Speakers Bureau. *Content note: childhood sexual…
Jim Holland joined BARCC’s Survivor Speakers Bureau about five years ago. He’s since shared his story of surviving childhood sexual…
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…
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…
Kalie Wilkerson delivered this speech at the 2017 Champions for Change Gala & Auction. It has been edited for length. Content note: sexual…
On March 26, 1973, the Boston Globe published a blurb no more than three inches long: “Rape center opens today.” The headline caught…
This post is written by a survivor who has participated in BARCC’s counseling groups for male survivors. This survivor also volunteers at…
Community Professionals Training Profile: Ashleigh Hala, Babson College If there’s one word to describe Ashleigh Hala, the inaugural director…
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…
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…