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This is Part 1 of our two-blog series on housing protections for survivors of sexual violence and how BARCC case managers can help survivors…
ISSP is an essential BARCC resource for incarcerated survivors. We talked to Dave Rini, the Incarcerated Survivor Support Program Manager, about…
As we recognize Immigrant Heritage Month this June, we wanted to share some exciting updates related to supporting survivors who are immigrants.…
This year’s national theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is “We Can Build Safe Online Spaces,” which brings to mind online…
It’s been a long, hard year since we all started navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. And in the midst of it all, there are many reasons to be…
Don’t Miss Upcoming Virtual Counseling Group Starting March 23, BARCC is holding an eight-week counseling group online for transgender and…
How BARCC Supports Survivors with Disabilities and Their Communities Over the past 10 years, BARCC has dedicated itself to better supporting…
A heartfelt thank-you from all of us at BARCC for your support in this challenging year. Thanks to you, we've been able to navigate…
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…
Expanding Support Options for Survivors Since the emergence of COVID-19, BARCC has been working to ensure that all of our services are still…
Especially during COVID-19 We asked a few of our Medical Advocacy volunteers to share their thoughts on how significant others and loved ones can…
And Why It Matters Now More than Ever The COVID-19 public health crisis has affected all of us, and some people much more than others. The deep…
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…
Note: this post is available in Spanish below. | Apunte: esta publicación está disponible en español abajo. Update March 30,…
BARCC Services Update Note: this post is available in Spanish below. | Apunte: esta publicación está disponible en español…
BARCC started the Incarcerated Survivor Support program (ISSP) to work with survivors of sexual violence who were in prison or jail. Since the…
Tips for Supporting the Survivors You Love We all know that sexual assault, harassment, and abuse have many deep and varied effects on survivors.…
This workshop for survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse, ages 18+, will use art and music as healing tools for grounding and…
We're offering an upcoming series of free educational workshops for all survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse ages 18 and up.…
Name: Malika Volunteer program: Medical Advocacy How long have you volunteered for BARCC? Seven months What do you do when you're not…
At the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, we serve a distinct population: survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse and their family,…
Metro Boston covered the launch of BARCC's web chat hotline, a new way to access our oldest service. Survivors of sexual violence and their…
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that it has launched a web chat hotline to give sexual assault survivors, their loved ones,…
For 45 years, our hotline has provided survivors, loved ones, and community members with high-quality emotional support, information, and…
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…
Workplace Sexual Harassment and Assault This is the second in a series of posts on workplace sexual harassment and assault. In the first post, our…
When you participate in BARCC’s Walk for Change—as a walker or by giving money to a walker—you’re investing in free…
How BARCC Is Working to Support Survivors Struggling with Addiction For decades, the issue of drug and alcohol use and addiction has been part of…
You probably have an image of what a support group looks like. People sit in folding chairs arranged in a circle, talking about dire subjects in a…
BARCC Executive Director Gina Scaramella appeared yesterday on Boston Neighborhood Network News, talking about Sexual Assault Awareness Month,…
Volunteer Spotlight: Jess Nissenbaum, Hotline Counselor Whenever someone calls BARCC’s 24-7 hotline, there’s a voice waiting on the…
The following post was written by our team of legal advocates. Last month, the Boston Globe ran “Assault Survivor Wants to Turn…
More than 620 BARCC supporters, volunteers, and staff gathered this past Friday for our annual Champions for Change Gala & Auction. In addition…
BARCC believes that all survivors deserve support in healing from the trauma of sexual violence. We also know that sexual violence affects…
Do you want to share your experience with sexual violence to inspire change? BARCC is hosting a survivor speaker training for people interested in…
Come to one of our teen drop-in sessions, learn more about BARCC, and explore how to get connected with our services. You will be able to meet with…
We need your urgent help to support youth survivors of sexual violence. We just learned that in Massachusetts state budget negotiations, vital…
Something that comes up often from people who call or come to BARCC is a feeling of uncertainty about whether the services available from BARCC are…
Unfortunately, the Boston area has heard of two reports recently of two individuals (at this time, police do not believe the incidents are…