Do You Know What April Is?

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In the past year, many of us have spent much more time online than we did before COVID-19. That’s one reason “We Can Build Safe Online Spaces” is this year’s national theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which starts next week.

At BARCC, we think a lot about how to build safer online spaces. Whether it’s on our web chat hotline, in our virtual counseling groups that we started during the pandemic, in conversations with our Youth Leadership Corps, in our Virtual Walk for Change, or in our community trainings about how people can take action when they see or hear inappropriate behavior. And we’ll be exploring this theme throughout the month, so stay tuned to our social channels (you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn) and our website.  

We hope that you will join us in April for one of our virtual events listed below. We’re excited to connect with you and work together to support survivors and change the culture—online and off. 

Above all this SAAM, we want you to know we are, as always, here for you and here for survivors and their loved ones throughout Greater Boston. 

Take care and see you online!

Upcoming BARCC community events 

Supporting Survivors in Honor of SAAM
Thursday, April 15, 5:00–6:00 p.m. ET
A free webinar about how to support the survivors of sexual violence in your life. Register now. #SupportSurvivors

Virtual 15th Walk for Change: Healing for Every Survivor
Sunday, April 25, 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET
This inspiring online event celebrates community, healing, and hope—and helps us raise vital funds for BARCC’s free, confidential services. Register now. #BARCCWalk4Change

Being an Active Bystander in Honor of SAAM
Tuesday, April 27, 6:00–7:00 p.m. ET
In this free webinar for anyone who wants to make their communities safer, you will learn tools and skills you can use as a bystander to prevent sexual violence. Register now. #PreventionIsPossible