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Take a Stand for Survivors: Advocacy Day 2024
Thursday, March 07, 2024   In the Community  
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…
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A Letter to MA Legislators: Support the VOCA Bridge
Friday, March 01, 2024   In the Community   Statements  
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…
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Black Activists You Should Know
Friday, February 09, 2024   In the Community  
How do you celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth? While we celebrate the incredible achievements of Black Americans year-round, we can take time during…
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BARCC Supports the Revised Curriculum Framework
Tuesday, August 15, 2023   In the Community   Statements  
Dear Members of the Board of Elementary & Secondary Education, The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) and our supporters are thrilled that,…
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How to Share Your Feedback: Massachusetts Health Education Framework
Tuesday, July 11, 2023   In the Community  
With the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s announcement of a new framework for comprehensive health and physical education in Massachusetts…
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Centering BIPOC Survivor Mental Health
Saturday, July 01, 2023   In the Community  
July was first declared National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, after tireless work from…
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Amplifying Voices, Embracing Diversity
Saturday, July 01, 2023   In the Community  
July 1 marked the beginning of Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to celebrate disabilities as natural and integral parts of human diversity…
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BARCC’s Statement on the 2023 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Curriculum Framework
Thursday, June 22, 2023   Statements  
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) applauds Governor Maura Healey and the administration in announcing the new framework for comprehensive…
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BARCC Stands with LGBTQ+ Survivors All Year Round
Thursday, June 22, 2023   In the Community  
During Pride Month, the Boston Rape Area Crisis Center celebrates the resilience and strength of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether it’s been…
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Breaking Silence, Pursuing Freedom
Sunday, June 18, 2023   In the Community  
On Juneteenth, we recognize that although President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved Black people in 1863, it was…
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"I Love You All." BARCC Walk for Change Returns to East Boston
Monday, April 25, 2022   Media   In the Community  
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…
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Latinx Activists and Organizations against Sexual Violence
Wednesday, October 06, 2021   In the Community  
Latinx Heritage Month, also known as Hispanic Heritage Month, runs from mid-September through mid-October each year. During this time, we take a…
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The Right to Heal: BARCC Responds to the Texas Abortion Ban
Thursday, September 09, 2021   In the Community   Statements  
Efforts to chip away at Roe vs. Wade were successful in Texas last week where the state legislature passed the strictest anti-abortion legislation…
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Active Bystanders at the Olympics
Friday, August 13, 2021   In the Community  
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics felt considerably different than Rio’s 2016 games. In addition to the new sports and pandemic restrictions, some of…
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With Your Help, This Is the Session for the Healthy Youth Act
Thursday, February 25, 2021   In the Community  
Last week, Rep. O’Day, Rep. Howard, and Sen. DiDomenico refiled An Act relative to Healthy Youth, one of the most promising pieces of…
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Quotes from Black Activists against Sexual Violence
Monday, February 01, 2021   In the Community  
“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
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Want to Support Incarcerated Survivors? Become a BARCC Volunteer!
Thursday, December 10, 2020   In the Community  
For those looking to create meaningful impact in the lives of survivors during COVID-19 (and beyond), we’re excited to announce our newest…
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Virtual Advocacy Day to Help Pass the Healthy Youth Act
Monday, October 05, 2020   In the Community  
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…
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What You Can Do to Support Survivors on Campus
Monday, August 03, 2020   In the Community  
This blog post was written by Samantha Weeks and Natalie Shafer, interns with the BARCC Legal Advocacy team. In May, the federal Department of…
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Friday Deadline for Healthy Youth Act
Wednesday, July 29, 2020   In the Community  
Help Pass this Bill to Prevent Sexual Assault Harassment, and Abuse Update July 31, 2020: While the legislature has recently extended formal…
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More to Follow: Black Activists and Organizations against Sexual Violence
Friday, June 19, 2020   In the Community  
There are countless Black activists who work tirelessly to end both sexual violence and racism. As people throughout the nation take time to honor…
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Statement: On Police Violence and the Intersections of Racism and Sexual Violence
Thursday, June 04, 2020   Statements  
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,…
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Asian American Activists Against Sexual Violence
Friday, May 29, 2020   In the Community  
[Content note: some descriptions and links contain mentions of sexual violence.] The month of May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage…
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Massachusetts Lifted the Cap!
Tuesday, June 25, 2019   In the Community  
Earlier this year, Massachusetts legislators voted to lift the “family cap,” which denied welfare benefits to children who were…
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Media: A Volunteer Reflects on Working on a Rape Crisis Hotline in Boston
Tuesday, June 18, 2019   Media   Volunteer Voices  
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.…
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BE HEARD in the Workplace Act Aims to End Harassment
Tuesday, June 04, 2019   In the Community  
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…
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Let’s Pass the Healthy Youth Act!
Thursday, May 30, 2019   In the Community  
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,…
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Why I Volunteer: Jamez
Tuesday, April 30, 2019   Volunteer Voices  
Name: Jamez Anderson Volunteer program: Office Support Volunteer How long have you volunteered for BARCC? Two years Why do you volunteer with…
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The Tradition Continues: Ayanna Pressley to Kick Off the Walk for Change
Thursday, April 18, 2019   In the Community  
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…
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More than Fundraising: Q&A with Delta Tau Delta of Northeastern
Tuesday, April 09, 2019   In the Community  
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…
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Start by Believing: Cambridge
Monday, April 01, 2019   In the Community  
Make Cambridge a community that starts by believing survivors of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse! Together, let's end the silence and…
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Press Release: Upcoming Walk for Change Spurs Action in the #MeToo Movement
Monday, April 01, 2019   Media  
Walk to Feature Keynote Speech by Representative Ayanna Pressley The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s 13th annual Walk for Change will take…
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Take Care and Take Action this April
Friday, March 29, 2019   In the Community  
As we head into Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) next week, the #MeToo movement continues. Reports of sexual assault and harassment are…
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Press Release: Registration for Walk for Change Is Open, New Location Announced
Wednesday, February 20, 2019   Media  
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…
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Media: Women Worried About DeVos’ Proposed Title IX Changes
Monday, January 28, 2019   Media  
BARCC Executive Director Gina Scaramella and Senior Bilingual Staff Attorney Patty McNamara went on The Take with Sue O'Connell on NECN to…
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Q&A with Junior League of Boston President Michelle Lentz
Friday, January 25, 2019   In the Community  
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…
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Reasons to Oppose Proposed Changes to Title IX, Part Five: They Block Procedural Justice
Wednesday, January 23, 2019   In the Community  
BARCC is submitting public comment to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos detailing the reasons why the Office of Civil Rights at the…
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Reasons to Oppose Proposed Changes to Title IX, Part Four: They Discourage Students from Reporting
Wednesday, January 23, 2019   In the Community  
BARCC is submitting public comment to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos detailing the reasons why the Office of Civil Rights at the…
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Reasons to Oppose Proposed Changes to Title IX, Part Three: They Will Cause More Harm, Not Less
Wednesday, January 23, 2019   In the Community  
BARCC is submitting public comment to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos detailing the reasons why the Office of Civil Rights at the…
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Reasons to Oppose Proposed Changes to Title IX, Part Two: They Favor Offenders
Wednesday, January 23, 2019   In the Community  
BARCC is submitting public comment to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos detailing the reasons why the Office of Civil Rights at the…
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