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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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Press Release: To Mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Promotes Online Safety
Thursday, April 01, 2021   Media  
Activities Reflect National Theme of Building "Safe Online Spaces" in Era of Increased Digital Connection April is Sexual Assault…
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Registration Open for Walk for Change to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault
Monday, March 15, 2021   Media  
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley to speak at Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s Virtual 15th Annual Walk for Change on Sunday, April 25…
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Press Release: Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Announces Virtual Champions for Change Community Celebration for September 24
Thursday, August 13, 2020   Media  
Boston, August 12, 2020—The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that tickets are available for its 2020 Champions for…
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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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Press Release: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Continues amidst COVID-19
Wednesday, April 01, 2020   Media  
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time nationally dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence and educating…
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Press Release: In Response to COVID-19 State of Emergency, Annual Walk for Change to Be Held Virtually
Wednesday, March 25, 2020   Media  
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency in Massachusetts its 14th Annual…
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Press Release: Registration Open for Walk for Change to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault
Friday, January 31, 2020   Media  
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…
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Press Release: Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Announces Annual Champions of Change Gala to Take Place November 1
Tuesday, September 24, 2019   Media  
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that tickets are available for its annual Champions for Change Gala & Auction, which…
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Press Release: BARCC Cautions against Use of At-Home Evidence Collection Kits after a Sexual Assault
Thursday, September 05, 2019   Media   Statements  
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is cautioning schools, businesses, and individual consumers from purchasing, using, or promoting the use…
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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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Press Release: Hundreds Gather in Support for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Harassment at Walk for Change
Wednesday, May 01, 2019   Media  
Attendees Raise over $200,000 for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center as #MeToo Movement Drives Increased Demand for Services The Boston Area Rape…
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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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Media Advisory: BARCC Experts Available to Discuss Issues Related to Sexual Assault During Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April
Friday, March 29, 2019   Media  
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence and educating communities on how…
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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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Press Release: Eastern Bank Honors Gina Scaramella with Community Advocacy Award
Wednesday, January 09, 2019   Media  
For Nearly 20 Years, She Has Developed Solutions to End Sexual Violence and Effectively Respond to and Support Survivors The following press…
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Press Release: Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Launches Web Chat Hotline Service
Tuesday, November 20, 2018   Media  
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that it has launched a web chat hotline to give sexual assault survivors, their loved ones,…
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Press Release: Boston Area Rape Crisis Center to Mark 45th Anniversary with Gala Event
Monday, September 10, 2018   Media  
Celebration Will Include Author Roxane Gay and Dory Cote, BARCC’s Very First Hotline Caller The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)…
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Press Release: BARCC Seeking Volunteers for Web Chat Hotline Service Launching in November
Friday, July 27, 2018   Media  
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that it will launch a web chat hotline this November. The web chat hotline will be a new way…
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Press Release: Boston Area Rape Crisis Center to Host Legislative Briefing on Sexual Assault June 12
Monday, June 04, 2018   Media  
Breakfast cosponsored by Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem will address impact of sexual assault, supporting survivors, and healing from sexual violence As…
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Press Release: More Than 1,900 People Show Support for Survivors at Walk for Change
Tuesday, April 24, 2018   Media  
Attendees Raise Over $245,000 for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center in Midst of #MeToo The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today…
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Press Release: Walk for Change Offers Opportunity to Show Up for Survivors amid #MeToo
Wednesday, March 28, 2018   Media  
BARCC’s 12th annual Walk for Change features keynote speeches by author and activist Jaclyn Friedman and Boston City Councilor Ayanna…
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Press Release: The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Marks Its 45th Anniversary
Monday, March 19, 2018   Media  
Later this month, the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) will mark its official 45th anniversary of serving survivors of sexual assault and…
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Media Advisory: Experts Available for Media during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April
Monday, March 12, 2018   Media  
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Available to Discuss Issues Related to Sexual Assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time…
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Press Release: In Midst of #MeToo, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Announces Fourth Summer Institute
Monday, February 26, 2018   Media  
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center has opened applications for its fourth Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Summer Institute. The institute…
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Press Release: Registration for Walk for Change Is Now Open
Tuesday, February 06, 2018   Media  
BARCC’s 12th annual Walk for Change will take place April 22 Registration is now open for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s 12th…
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Press Release: Prudential Tower Will Shine in Support of Survivors of Sexual Harassment and Assault
Wednesday, November 15, 2017   Media  
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center to Participate in Annual 31 Nights of Light On the night of Tuesday, December 19, the Prudential Tower will shine…
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Press Release: BARCC’s Annual Champions for Change Gala & Auction to Take Place November 3
Tuesday, September 05, 2017   Media  
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that tickets are available for its annual Champions for Change Gala & Auction, which…
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Press Release: Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Receives $100K Award for Investment in the Future
Thursday, May 25, 2017   Media  
Award is part of Cummings Foundation $100K for 100 program Cambridge, MA, May 25, 2017―The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces…
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Press Release: More Than 1,700 People Show Up for Survivors of Sexual Violence at Walk for Change
Friday, April 28, 2017   Media  
Attendees raise over $222,000 for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: media@barcc.org, 617-649-1288 Cambridge, April…
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Press Release: April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Thursday, March 30, 2017   Media   In the Community  
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center will hold events and be available to local media. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, March 30, 2017—April is Sexual…
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Press Release: Walk for Change
Monday, March 27, 2017   In the Community  
Join the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center for 11th Annual Walk for Change Show up for survivors on Sunday, April 23 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:…
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BARCC, MBTA, and Partners Launch New Anti-Sexual Harassment Campaign
Thursday, November 03, 2016   Media  
For Immediate Release MBTA: MassDOT Press Office: 857-368-8500 Boston Area Rape Crisis Center: media@barcc.org, 617-649-1288 Boston Center for…
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