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All Survivors Deserve Shelter
Thursday, November 16, 2023   In the Community  
For the nearly 4,500 Bostonians who experience homelessness any given night, accessible emergency shelter is critical. In Massachusetts, homeless…
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New Executive Director Named at Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
Tuesday, October 10, 2023   In the Community  
The Board of Directors at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is excited to announce that Isa Woldeguiorguis will be named the…
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Breaking Barriers and Building Resilience
Thursday, September 14, 2023   In the Community  
During Hispanic Heritage Month, BARCC reaffirms its commitment to lifting up the survivors from this culturally rich and diverse community and…
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BARCC Unveils New Boston Location in Grove Hall
Thursday, July 06, 2023   Statements  
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces a new Boston location in the Grove Hall neighborhood thanks to their ongoing partnership with…
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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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Why High-Profile Convictions Are So Traumatizing For Victims Of Sexual Abuse
Thursday, June 30, 2022   Media  
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…
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BARCC’s Statement on R. Kelly Sentencing
Wednesday, June 29, 2022   Statements  
When high-profile sexual assault cases become public, it can trigger traumatic memories and feelings for survivors. Testimony suggested that many…
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BARCC’s Statement to Mario Batali Verdict
Friday, May 13, 2022   Statements  
This week, a Boston Municipal Court judge found celebrity chef Mario Batali not guilty of indecent assault and battery based on allegations that he…
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Counseling and the Right to Privacy: What Survivors Need to Know
Thursday, April 28, 2022   In the Community  
[Note: The information provided in this post does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information and content are…
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Online Privacy and Safety for Survivors: 2022 Update
Thursday, March 31, 2022   In the Community  
This year’s national theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is “Building Safe Online Spaces Together” which brings to mind…
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The Problems with Pam & Tommy
Tuesday, March 01, 2022   In the Community   Statements  
[Content note: this blog post contains descriptions of sexual violence, including victim-blaming, lack of consent, and traumatization, which may be…
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The Lasting Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Tuesday, January 11, 2022   Media   In the Community  
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…
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BARCC’s Top Five Blog Posts of 2021
Tuesday, January 04, 2022   In the Community  
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…
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Lawsuit Strikes Down 2020 Title IX Amendment
Saturday, September 25, 2021   In the Community  
Survivors on college campuses can experience some relief, thanks to a recent lawsuit that successfully challenged several amendments to the 2020…
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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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Back to School: The Campus Sexual Assault Law
Wednesday, September 01, 2021   In the Community  
Sexual violence, including harassment and abuse, has been a continous and prevalent issue across college campuses. In the aftermath of an assault,…
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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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On the Chauvin Verdict
Wednesday, April 21, 2021   In the Community  
Content note: Chauvin trial, racism, police violence. In addition to the trauma of sexual violence, Black survivors are also navigating the…
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Statement: BARCC Responds to Rose Case
Friday, April 16, 2021   In the Community   Statements  
Last summer, Patrick Rose, former police officer and Boston police union president, was arrested for sexually abusing several children. This past…
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#StopAsianHate
Monday, March 22, 2021   In the Community   Statements  
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…
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Andrew Cuomo, #MeToo, and Accountability
Friday, March 19, 2021   In the Community  
Recent reports of sexual harassment and assault perpetrated by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have reminded us of three things. The first is that…
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Regarding the Violent Insurrection at the Capitol
Thursday, January 07, 2021   Statements  
Content note: violence and racism. The violent insurrection at the United States Capitol yesterday was fueled by white supremacy and…
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Workplace Safety during COVID-19 Must Still Address #MeToo
Thursday, October 22, 2020   In the Community  
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…
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Why Reports of Hysterectomies on Immigrants Without Consent Are So Disturbing
Thursday, October 01, 2020   In the Community  
Recent reports have detailed medical abuse, neglect, and hysterectomies without clear consent at U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
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Following up on McClinton Case 
Friday, September 04, 2020   In the Community   Statements  
Since publishing our statement in response to media requests for comment about the case of Shawn McClinton, who was arrested August 5 and charged…
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Statement: BARCC Responds to Bail in McClinton Case
Tuesday, August 11, 2020   Statements  
On Wednesday, August 5, Boston police arrested and charged a Dorchester resident with aggravated rape, armed kidnapping with sexual assault,…
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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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Survivors Navigating Layered Trauma during Pandemic
Friday, June 12, 2020   In the Community  
Content note: post-traumatic stress, COVID-19, sexual assault and harassment, child sexual abuse, racism, and police violence. Even if you have not…
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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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Reflections on COVID-19 and Decarceration
Tuesday, June 02, 2020   In the Community  
In the midst of the COVID-19 public health crisis, it’s important that our communities and legislators have conversations about the release…
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How You Make a Difference
Tuesday, June 02, 2020   In the Community  
Nationwide protests against the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many more continue. Like all of us at the Boston…
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Press Release: BARCC Responds to New Title IX Regulations and Urges State Lawmakers to Pass Three Bills to Mitigate Local Impact
Friday, May 08, 2020   Media  
This week, the Trump administration published long anticipated regulations governing Title IX, the 1972 law that prohibits sex-based discrimination…
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From Survivors to Survivors
Tuesday, May 05, 2020   Volunteer Voices  
Three of our Survivor Speakers Bureau volunteers answered a few questions for us to share with all the survivors out there during this especially…
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Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Midst of COVID-19
Friday, April 17, 2020   In the Community  
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…
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Media: Law Enforcement and Advocates on Domestic and Sexual Violence in Light of COVID-19
Thursday, April 02, 2020   Media   In the Community  
This past week, Sharon Imperato, clinnical innovation projects and training director of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, spoke with Boston.com…
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What to Know about the Public Charge Rule
Monday, March 16, 2020   In the Community  
Note: this post is available in Spanish below. | Apunte: esta publicación está disponible en español abajo. Update March 30,…
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Statement: BARCC Responds to Harvey Weinstein Verdict
Monday, February 24, 2020   Statements  
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…
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Not Sure What to Think about Uber’s Safety Report?
Tuesday, December 10, 2019   In the Community  
You’ve probably heard news about Uber’s safety report. On December 5, the ride-sharing company released data about the number of…
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Media: Antonio Brown Coverage
Tuesday, October 01, 2019   Media  
In September, a survivor reported that Antonio Brown, then a new Patriots player, had raped and sexually assaulted her, with another report…
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