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The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC), a leading advocate and support provider for survivors of sexual violence, is thrilled to announce the…
Over 180 walkers from around Boston came to walk in the rain and wind at DCR's Constitution Beach in East Boston. Survivors, supporters,…
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…
Understanding Healing and Social Change: A Conversation with Latoyia Edwards and Grace Talusan of The Body Papers The first BARCC Forum:…
This past Sunday, hundreds of survivors, loved ones, community members, and BARCC supporters gathered online for the 15th Annual Walk for Change to…
The following post was written by Jim Holland, a survivor who came to BARCC for counseling and serves as a Survivor Speakers Bureau volunteer.…
Our Annual Walk for Change is turning 15 this year! That’s 15 years of community. 15 years of healing. 15 years of hope. Even though…
Walk for Change Team Spotlight Every year, we’re in awe of all of the people who come together to form a Walk for Change team to support…
As we did last year, we’ll be meeting on our screens rather than on the streets when we gather for BARCC’s 15th anniversary Walk for…
Activities Reflect National Theme of Building "Safe Online Spaces" in Era of Increased Digital Connection April is Sexual Assault…
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…
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley to speak at Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s Virtual 15th Annual Walk for Change on Sunday, April 25…
On Thursday, September 24, champions, supporters, staff, and volunteers of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) gathered online for the…
Scroll down for this message in English. | Continué para leer este mensaje en inglés. Para honrar y celebrar el Mes de Herencia…
We're excited to announce two upcoming virtual support groups! Both counseling groups will be offered through secure video links. Support Group…
Free Webinar: Learn How You Can Best Support Survivors during Global Crises Talking about sexual violence is challenging for everyone—even…
Awesome. Brilliant. Caring. Those are just three words that people use to describe Toyin Ajayi. Add to that her outstanding commitment to survivors…
Boston, August 12, 2020—The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that tickets are available for its 2020 Champions for…
We couldn’t do the Walk for Change in person this year, but nothing—not even a global pandemic—could stop us from working for…
Don’t miss her speak at this weekend’s Virtual Walk for Change Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is fond of saying, “the people…
Because sexual violence cuts across all racial, ethnic, age, religious, gender, and socioeconomic lines, BARCC is grateful to collaborate with…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time nationally dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence and educating…
As we head into Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), we find ourselves in an unexpected landscape. COVID-19 is changing so much of our lives.…
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency in Massachusetts its 14th Annual…
What’s Your Walk for Change Team Name Going to Be? What’s more fun than walking for change? Walking for change together! Whether…
When you walk for change, you support BARCC’s work for change. Thanks in part to funds raised by participants in last year’s walk, we…
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s 14th Annual Walk for Change Will Take Place April 26 in East Boston Registration is open for the Boston Area…
Update March 31, 2020: Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, for the health and safety of everyone, these Days of Recovery events are being…
This workshop for survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse, ages 18+, will use art and music as healing tools for grounding and…
This past Friday, more than 500 supporters, volunteers, and staff gathered to celebrate and support survivors of sexual violence at the Boston Area…
Earlier this year, we received some very bad news: the owner of our building at 93–99 Bishop Allen Drive was putting it up for sale. If a…
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that tickets are available for its annual Champions for Change Gala & Auction, which…
We're offering an upcoming series of free educational workshops for all survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse ages 18 and up.…
Male survivors of sexual violence are resilient, but often struggle with identifying as survivors—or being acknowledged by others as…
We're offering an upcoming series of free educational workshops for all survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse ages 18 and up.…
Attendees Raise over $200,000 for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center as #MeToo Movement Drives Increased Demand for Services The Boston Area Rape…
In the #MeToo era, there is more public awareness than ever of the scourge of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. Offenders are being held to…
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…
An interview and challenge from BARCC Ambassadors Cathleen Bonner and Rob Almoney As we approach the Walk for Change, just 17 days away, we wanted…
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…