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One of the most important ways we can all stand up for survivors and safer communities is through political advocacy. That is why the Massachusetts…
Dear Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means and Michael Rodrigues, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, We…
How do you celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth? While we celebrate the incredible achievements of Black Americans year-round, we can take time during…
Dear Members of the Board of Elementary & Secondary Education, The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) and our supporters are thrilled that,…
With the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s announcement of a new framework for comprehensive health and physical education in Massachusetts…
July was first declared National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, after tireless work from…
July 1 marked the beginning of Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to celebrate disabilities as natural and integral parts of human diversity…
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) applauds Governor Maura Healey and the administration in announcing the new framework for comprehensive…
During Pride Month, the Boston Rape Area Crisis Center celebrates the resilience and strength of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether it’s been…
On Juneteenth, we recognize that although President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved Black people in 1863, it was…
For the first time in three years, the annual BARCC Walk for Change was held in person at DCR's Constitution Beach in East Boston. Hundreds of…
Latinx Heritage Month, also known as Hispanic Heritage Month, runs from mid-September through mid-October each year. During this time, we take a…
Efforts to chip away at Roe vs. Wade were successful in Texas last week where the state legislature passed the strictest anti-abortion legislation…
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics felt considerably different than Rio’s 2016 games. In addition to the new sports and pandemic restrictions, some of…
Last week, Rep. O’Day, Rep. Howard, and Sen. DiDomenico refiled An Act relative to Healthy Youth, one of the most promising pieces of…
“What keeps me going is that quest for just being able to be present and be myself. Not for people, but for me.”
—Janet Mock
For those looking to create meaningful impact in the lives of survivors during COVID-19 (and beyond), we’re excited to announce our newest…
Join Us to Prevent Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Abuse We still have a chance to get the Healthy Youth Act passed this year—but we need…
This blog post was written by Samantha Weeks and Natalie Shafer, interns with the BARCC Legal Advocacy team. In May, the federal Department of…
Help Pass this Bill to Prevent Sexual Assault Harassment, and Abuse Update July 31, 2020: While the legislature has recently extended formal…
There are countless Black activists who work tirelessly to end both sexual violence and racism. As people throughout the nation take time to honor…
All of us at BARCC join the millions of people throughout the country who are outraged, scared, and deeply saddened by the murders of George Floyd,…
[Content note: some descriptions and links contain mentions of sexual violence.] The month of May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage…
Earlier this year, Massachusetts legislators voted to lift the “family cap,” which denied welfare benefits to children who were…
Boston.com published a profile of volunteer Juliet Zhou detailing her work on the BARCC hotline and the recent expansion to a web chat hotline.…
Everyone deserves to feel safe at work, and no one should have to experience sexual harassment and assault on the job (or anywhere, of course). New…
On Monday, we'll be at the State House testifying in support of the Healthy Youth Act, a bill that is key to preventing sexual assault,…
Name: Jamez Anderson Volunteer program: Office Support Volunteer How long have you volunteered for BARCC? Two years Why do you volunteer with…
The first time Ayanna Pressley received hate mail, it was because she disclosed that she is a survivor of campus sexual violence at a Boston City…
As we gear up for the Walk for Change on April 28, we’re excited to see almost 80 teams registered and fundraising to support survivors and…
Make Cambridge a community that starts by believing survivors of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse! Together, let's end the silence and…
Walk to Feature Keynote Speech by Representative Ayanna Pressley The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s 13th annual Walk for Change will take…
As we head into Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) next week, the #MeToo movement continues. Reports of sexual assault and harassment are…
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s 13th Annual Walk for Change Will Take Place April 28 in East Boston Registration is open for the Boston Area…
BARCC Executive Director Gina Scaramella and Senior Bilingual Staff Attorney Patty McNamara went on The Take with Sue O'Connell on NECN to…
The Junior League of Boston will hold its second annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) from February 25 through March 1 to raise awareness of…
BARCC is submitting public comment to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos detailing the reasons why the Office of Civil Rights at the…
BARCC is submitting public comment to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos detailing the reasons why the Office of Civil Rights at the…
BARCC is submitting public comment to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos detailing the reasons why the Office of Civil Rights at the…
BARCC is submitting public comment to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos detailing the reasons why the Office of Civil Rights at the…