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Op-Ed: It’s Time to Pass the Healthy Youth Act
Thursday, November 07, 2019   In the Community  
CommonWealth recently published an op-ed by BARCC Executive Director Gina Scaramella on the importance of the Healthy Youth Act in preventing…
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Press Release: BARCC Offers Testimony in Support of Healthy Youth Act
Monday, June 03, 2019   In the Community  
Today, the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) offered testimony before the Joint Committee on Education in support of “An Act relative to…
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Media: Massachusetts Activists Fight Battle for Comprehensive Sex Education in Schools
Friday, June 01, 2018   Media  
This week, the Rainbow Times reported on the status of the Healthy Youth Act, which would "mandate that public school districts offering sex…
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After Years of Isolation, a Survivor Finds Hope and Strength
Wednesday, April 11, 2018   Stories of Impact  
The following post shares the experience of Cory, a survivor who has called BARCC’s hotline, has come to BARCC for counseling, and serves as…
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10 Book Recommendations from Our Staff and Supporters
Thursday, September 28, 2017   In the Community  
Has a book ever moved you to action or changed the way you think? Do you have a well-worn novel that makes you feel less alone? Many of our staff,…
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Support All Survivors: March with BARCC at Boston Pride!
Wednesday, May 24, 2017   In the Community  
Acknowledging survivors as whole people is an important part of supporting their healing journey. As a member of the BARCC community, you have…
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Protecting Transgender Students
Tuesday, February 28, 2017   In the Community  
You may have seen recent reports about the new federal administration reversing Obama-era guidance on protections for transgender students,…
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Marching for America in Boston and Beyond
Wednesday, December 21, 2016   In the Community  
On January 21, the Women’s March will unite communities across our nation to rise up against hate, intolerance, and acts of violence…
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Positive Community Responses: Giving Options Rather Than Limitations
Thursday, August 01, 2013   In the Community  
Often, survivors of sexual violence and specific groups of people, such as women or LGBQT* folks, are told to limit their movement and interactions…
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Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere: How DOMA, SB5, and VRA are interrelated
Friday, June 28, 2013   In the Community  
There’s a lot to celebrate from the past couple of days. In case you’ve been under a rock and missed the news: DOMA and Prop 8 were…
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Boy Scouts voting on allowing open gay youth: A step that is just not far enough
Thursday, May 23, 2013   In the Community  
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are having an overdue vote at a conference today and tomorrow. They will be voting as to whether to allow openly…
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