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For the nearly 4,500 Bostonians who experience homelessness any given night, accessible emergency shelter is critical. In Massachusetts, homeless…
The Board of Directors at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is excited to announce that Isa Woldeguiorguis will be named the…
During Hispanic Heritage Month, BARCC reaffirms its commitment to lifting up the survivors from this culturally rich and diverse community and…
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces a new Boston location in the Grove Hall neighborhood thanks to their ongoing partnership with…
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…
The 30 year sentencing of singer R. Kelly can be triggering, especially for young Black women and survivors of color. Read Duane de Four's…
When high-profile sexual assault cases become public, it can trigger traumatic memories and feelings for survivors. Testimony suggested that many…
This week, a Boston Municipal Court judge found celebrity chef Mario Batali not guilty of indecent assault and battery based on allegations that he…
[Note: The information provided in this post does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information and content are…
This year’s national theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is “Building Safe Online Spaces Together” which brings to mind…
[Content note: this blog post contains descriptions of sexual violence, including victim-blaming, lack of consent, and traumatization, which may be…
On January 10, USA Today ran the article, "'The most intense violation of my life': A beloved camp, a lost boy and the lifelong impact…
The new year often allows us to make space for reflection. While this past year presented many challenges in our work to end sexual violence, it…
Survivors on college campuses can experience some relief, thanks to a recent lawsuit that successfully challenged several amendments to the 2020…
Efforts to chip away at Roe vs. Wade were successful in Texas last week where the state legislature passed the strictest anti-abortion legislation…
Sexual violence, including harassment and abuse, has been a continous and prevalent issue across college campuses. In the aftermath of an assault,…
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics felt considerably different than Rio’s 2016 games. In addition to the new sports and pandemic restrictions, some of…
Content note: Chauvin trial, racism, police violence. In addition to the trauma of sexual violence, Black survivors are also navigating the…
Last summer, Patrick Rose, former police officer and Boston police union president, was arrested for sexually abusing several children. This past…
We are saddened and outraged following the murders of several Asian American women who worked at massage spas in Atlanta as well as the harmful…
Recent reports of sexual harassment and assault perpetrated by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have reminded us of three things. The first is that…
Content note: violence and racism. The violent insurrection at the United States Capitol yesterday was fueled by white supremacy and…
COVID-19 has forced radical change in the physical spaces of schools and businesses and the ways in which we interact with each other in person to…
Recent reports have detailed medical abuse, neglect, and hysterectomies without clear consent at U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
Since publishing our statement in response to media requests for comment about the case of Shawn McClinton, who was arrested August 5 and charged…
On Wednesday, August 5, Boston police arrested and charged a Dorchester resident with aggravated rape, armed kidnapping with sexual assault,…
There are countless Black activists who work tirelessly to end both sexual violence and racism. As people throughout the nation take time to honor…
Content note: post-traumatic stress, COVID-19, sexual assault and harassment, child sexual abuse, racism, and police violence. Even if you have not…
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,…
In the midst of the COVID-19 public health crisis, it’s important that our communities and legislators have conversations about the release…
Nationwide protests against the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many more continue. Like all of us at the Boston…
This week, the Trump administration published long anticipated regulations governing Title IX, the 1972 law that prohibits sex-based discrimination…
Three of our Survivor Speakers Bureau volunteers answered a few questions for us to share with all the survivors out there during this especially…
The COVID-19 public health crisis has created upheaval in all of our lives, and it can be especially traumatic for survivors of sexual or domestic…
This past week, Sharon Imperato, clinnical innovation projects and training director of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, spoke with Boston.com…
Note: this post is available in Spanish below. | Apunte: esta publicación está disponible en español abajo. Update March 30,…
Today, a jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty of felony rape and criminal sexual act after he was tried by New York prosecutors on five counts of…
You’ve probably heard news about Uber’s safety report. On December 5, the ride-sharing company released data about the number of…
In September, a survivor reported that Antonio Brown, then a new Patriots player, had raped and sexually assaulted her, with another report…