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Your Housing Rights as a Survivor of Sexual Violence in Massachusetts
Wednesday, January 24, 2024   In the Community  
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…
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BARCC Program Spotlight: Incarcerated Survivor Support Program (ISSP)
Tuesday, July 13, 2021   In the Community  
ISSP is an essential BARCC resource for incarcerated survivors. We talked to Dave Rini, the Incarcerated Survivor Support Program Manager, about…
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Recent Wins for Immigrant Survivors
Wednesday, June 02, 2021   In the Community  
As we recognize Immigrant Heritage Month this June, we wanted to share some exciting updates related to supporting survivors who are immigrants.…
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Online Privacy and Safety for Survivors
Tuesday, March 30, 2021   In the Community  
This year’s national theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is “We Can Build Safe Online Spaces,” which brings to mind online…
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One Year into COVID-19, Three Reasons for Hope
Monday, March 01, 2021   In the Community   Stories of Impact  
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…
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A Healing Space for Transgender and Nonbinary Survivors
Tuesday, February 16, 2021   In the Community  
Don’t Miss Upcoming Virtual Counseling Group Starting March 23, BARCC is holding an eight-week counseling group online for transgender and…
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Partnerships, Not Cookie Cutters
Monday, November 30, 2020   In the Community  
How BARCC Supports Survivors with Disabilities and Their Communities Over the past 10 years, BARCC has dedicated itself to better supporting…
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Two Heartfelt Words for You: Thank You
Tuesday, November 24, 2020   In the Community   Stories of Impact  
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…
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Latinx Heritage Month Events | Eventos del Mes de la Herencia Latinx
Monday, September 21, 2020   In the Community  
Scroll down for this message in English. | Continué para leer este mensaje en inglés. Para honrar y celebrar el Mes de Herencia…
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Upcoming Virtual Support Groups
Monday, September 21, 2020   In the Community  
We're excited to announce two upcoming virtual support groups! Both counseling groups will be offered through secure video links. Support Group…
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Introducing Video Medical Advocacy in Three Area Hospitals
Friday, August 21, 2020   In the Community  
Expanding Support Options for Survivors Since the emergence of COVID-19, BARCC has been working to ensure that all of our services are still…
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How Loved Ones Can Support Survivors Before, During, and After a Hospital Visit
Monday, June 08, 2020   In the Community  
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…
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What Is Case Management?
Monday, May 04, 2020   In the Community  
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…
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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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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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Support during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Wednesday, March 11, 2020   In the Community  
BARCC Services Update Note: this post is available in Spanish below. | Apunte: esta publicación está disponible en español…
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Returning and Healing
Monday, March 02, 2020   In the Community  
BARCC started the Incarcerated Survivor Support program (ISSP) to work with survivors of sexual violence who were in prison or jail. Since the…
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Being There for Survivors
Monday, February 03, 2020   In the Community  
Tips for Supporting the Survivors You Love We all know that sexual assault, harassment, and abuse have many deep and varied effects on survivors.…
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Music and Art Healing Workshop: December 16
Tuesday, November 26, 2019   In the Community  
This workshop for survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse, ages 18+, will use art and music as healing tools for grounding and…
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Free Fall 2019 Workshops for Survivors
Tuesday, September 17, 2019   In the Community  
We're offering an upcoming series of free educational workshops for all survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse ages 18 and up.…
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Why I Volunteer: Malika
Wednesday, September 04, 2019   Volunteer Voices  
Name: Malika Volunteer program: Medical Advocacy How long have you volunteered for BARCC? Seven months What do you do when you're not…
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Expanding Resources for Survivors in Active Addiction
Wednesday, September 04, 2019   In the Community  
At the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, we serve a distinct population: survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse and their family,…
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Media: BARCC Launches Web Chat Hotline to Support More Sexual Assault Survivors
Thursday, November 29, 2018   Media  
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…
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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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Web Chat Hotline: New Technology, Same Great Support
Wednesday, November 07, 2018   In the Community  
For 45 years, our hotline has provided survivors, loved ones, and community members with high-quality emotional support, information, and…
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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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What Are My Options?
Wednesday, June 06, 2018   In the Community  
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…
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When You Walk, You Support Services that Change Lives
Friday, February 23, 2018   In the Community  
When you participate in BARCC’s Walk for Change—as a walker or by giving money to a walker—you’re investing in free…
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Substance Addiction and Sexual Violence
Monday, October 02, 2017   In the Community  
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…
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Get the Support You Need: Learn More about BARCC’s Counseling Groups
Wednesday, September 06, 2017   In the Community  
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…
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Media: Events Raise Awareness on Sexual Assaults
Thursday, April 20, 2017   Media  
BARCC Executive Director Gina Scaramella appeared yesterday on Boston Neighborhood Network News, talking about Sexual Assault Awareness Month,…
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A Caring Voice on the Hotline
Wednesday, January 04, 2017   Volunteer Voices  
Volunteer Spotlight: Jess Nissenbaum, Hotline Counselor Whenever someone calls BARCC’s 24-7 hotline, there’s a voice waiting on the…
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Exploring Your Legal Options
Tuesday, December 27, 2016   In the Community  
The following post was written by our team of legal advocates. Last month, the Boston Globe ran “Assault Survivor Wants to Turn…
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2016 Champions for Change Gala & Auction Most Successful Yet
Tuesday, November 01, 2016   In the Community  
More than 620 BARCC supporters, volunteers, and staff gathered this past Friday for our annual Champions for Change Gala & Auction. In addition…
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Every Survivor Deserves Support—Including Those in Prison
Monday, October 03, 2016   In the Community  
BARCC believes that all survivors deserve support in healing from the trauma of sexual violence. We also know that sexual violence affects…
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Survivor Speakers Bureau Training
Monday, September 12, 2016   In the Community  
Do you want to share your experience with sexual violence to inspire change? BARCC is hosting a survivor speaker training for people interested in…
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Announcing Teen Drop-In Sessions
Tuesday, August 16, 2016   In the Community  
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…
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Urgent Support for Youth Survivors: Call Your Legislators!
Thursday, June 30, 2016   In the Community  
We need your urgent help to support youth survivors of sexual violence. We just learned that in Massachusetts state budget negotiations, vital…
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On Getting Some Help
Friday, August 23, 2013   In the Community  
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…
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What Makes a Safe(r) Ride?
Monday, August 19, 2013  
Unfortunately, the Boston area has heard of two reports recently of two individuals (at this time, police do not believe the incidents are…
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