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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…
Dear Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means and Michael Rodrigues, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, We…
This is part 1 of our three-part series on how case management helps survivors access vital resources and how your donations can help survivors…
This is Part 2 of our two blog series on housing protections for survivors of sexual violence and how BARCC case managers can help survivors…
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…
Everyone deserves to feel safe. As January 2024 is the 20th annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), BARCC is spreading the word about how…
The holidays can be an especially difficult time for survivors of sexual violence, but this December, your gift can provide immediate help and…
Because of you, the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) provides free services to all survivors of sexual violence—and right now, as the…
Flying somewhere soon? As excited as we may be to get to our destination, going through TSA can be stressful for many of us, including survivors.…
Remember that you come first This step can be a difficult thing to remember. Self-care starts with trying to put yourself first. Physical and…
For the nearly 4,500 Bostonians who experience homelessness any given night, accessible emergency shelter is critical. In Massachusetts, homeless…
Housing instability and food insecurity affect millions of people and their families in the United States, leaving them vulnerable to violence:…
During Hispanic Heritage Month, BARCC reaffirms its commitment to lifting up the survivors from this culturally rich and diverse community and…
Looking back on BARCC’s 50 years of operation, we want to especially honor the people who have made our services possible since the…
July was first declared National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, after tireless work from…
July 1 marked the beginning of Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to celebrate disabilities as natural and integral parts of human diversity…
During Pride Month, the Boston Rape Area Crisis Center celebrates the resilience and strength of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether it’s been…
February is often a reminder of love. Although you may readily express love and appreciation to a friend, family member, significant other, or…
The 30 year sentencing of singer R. Kelly can be triggering, especially for young Black women and survivors of color. Read Duane de Four's…
When high-profile sexual assault cases become public, it can trigger traumatic memories and feelings for survivors. Testimony suggested that many…
This week, a Boston Municipal Court judge found celebrity chef Mario Batali not guilty of indecent assault and battery based on allegations that he…
[Note: The information provided in this post does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information and content are…
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…
At the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, experience tells us that sexual violence affects people of all genders, ages, races, religions, incomes,…
This year’s national theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is “Building Safe Online Spaces Together” which brings to mind…
BARCC’s interim executive director Duane de Four was on Waltham Watches in February to promote BARCC’s work in Waltham. Jump to minute…
January is Stalking Awareness Month A form of harassment displaying unwanted or obsessive attention, stalking can happen to anyone and under a…
On January 10, USA Today ran the article, "'The most intense violation of my life': A beloved camp, a lost boy and the lifelong impact…
There's a new law that may impact many survivors who: Experienced a sexual assault prior to April 2018; And reported the sexual assault to the…
Efforts to chip away at Roe vs. Wade were successful in Texas last week where the state legislature passed the strictest anti-abortion legislation…
Sexual violence, including harassment and abuse, has been a continous and prevalent issue across college campuses. In the aftermath of an assault,…
For over thirty years, BARCC’s Medical Advocacy Program has been an essential resource for survivors and loved ones looking to receive…
On Monday, July 26, National Public Radio ran a radio segment featuring Jim Holland of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center's Survivors Speakers…
ISSP is an essential BARCC resource for incarcerated survivors. We talked to Dave Rini, the Incarcerated Survivor Support Program Manager, about…
[Content note: contains descriptions of childhood sexual violence and triggers.] This Men’s Health Month, project director of clinical…
Since 1988, the Association of Haitian Women in Boston (known in Haitian Creole as Asosiyasyon Fanm Ayisyen nan Boston, or AFAB-KAFANM) has been…
This past Sunday, hundreds of survivors, loved ones, community members, and BARCC supporters gathered online for the 15th Annual Walk for Change to…
Name: Nina Darby Volunteer program: The (Incredible) Incarcerated Survivor Support Program (ISSP)! How long have you volunteered for BARCC?: I was…
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…