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Over 180 walkers from around Boston came to walk in the rain and wind at DCR's Constitution Beach in East Boston. Survivors, supporters,…
This past Sunday, hundreds of survivors, loved ones, community members, and BARCC supporters gathered online for the 15th Annual Walk for Change to…
The following post was written by Jim Holland, a survivor who came to BARCC for counseling and serves as a Survivor Speakers Bureau volunteer.…
Our Annual Walk for Change is turning 15 this year! That’s 15 years of community. 15 years of healing. 15 years of hope. Even though…
Walk for Change Team Spotlight Every year, we’re in awe of all of the people who come together to form a Walk for Change team to support…
Sue O'Connell of NECN recently interviewed Casey Corcoran, BARCC's youth sexual violence prevention education director, to talk about…
As we did last year, we’ll be meeting on our screens rather than on the streets when we gather for BARCC’s 15th anniversary Walk for…
Activities Reflect National Theme of Building "Safe Online Spaces" in Era of Increased Digital Connection April is Sexual Assault…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month In the past year, many of us have spent much more time online than we did before COVID-19. That’s one reason…
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley to speak at Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s Virtual 15th Annual Walk for Change on Sunday, April 25…
We couldn’t do the Walk for Change in person this year, but nothing—not even a global pandemic—could stop us from working for…
Don’t miss her speak at this weekend’s Virtual Walk for Change Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is fond of saying, “the people…
Because sexual violence cuts across all racial, ethnic, age, religious, gender, and socioeconomic lines, BARCC is grateful to collaborate with…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time nationally dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence and educating…
To put it simply: things are hard right now. You might be worried about your health and your loved ones’ health. You might be grieving a…
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency in Massachusetts its 14th Annual…
What’s Your Walk for Change Team Name Going to Be? What’s more fun than walking for change? Walking for change together! Whether…
When you walk for change, you support BARCC’s work for change. Thanks in part to funds raised by participants in last year’s walk, we…
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…
The 2019 Walk for Change brought more than 1,500 people to DCR's Constitution Beach in East Boston. Here's a sample of media coverage from…
Attendees Raise over $200,000 for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center as #MeToo Movement Drives Increased Demand for Services The Boston Area Rape…
In the #MeToo era, there is more public awareness than ever of the scourge of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. Offenders are being held to…
The first time Ayanna Pressley received hate mail, it was because she disclosed that she is a survivor of campus sexual violence at a Boston City…
An interview and challenge from BARCC Ambassadors Cathleen Bonner and Rob Almoney As we approach the Walk for Change, just 17 days away, we wanted…
As we gear up for the Walk for Change on April 28, we’re excited to see almost 80 teams registered and fundraising to support survivors and…
Walk to Feature Keynote Speech by Representative Ayanna Pressley The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s 13th annual Walk for Change will take…
Wonder what you’re supporting when you Walk for Change? First and foremost, you’re supporting survivors on their journey of healing and…
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…
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…
The following note was written by Janet Yassen, one of BARCC’s founders 45 years ago, to all the people gathered at the BARCC Walk for Change…
Chris Lovett, of Boston Neighborhood Network News, interviewed BARCC Advocacy and Legislative Affairs Manager Katia Santiago-Taylor about the Walk…
BARCC Survivor Speaker Volunteer Kim Warnick was on the cover of Metro Boston this week to talk about the Walk for Change and what it's like to…
As we head into Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), we’re excited to launch a new resource for survivors and invite you to several BARCC…
Coauthor of Yes Means Yes to Speak at Walk for Change On April 22, thousands of people will gather at the BARCC Walk for Change. People of all…
Surviving sexual assault is serious business. Advocating for sexual assault survivors is serious business. Loving and supporting a survivor is…
BARCC’s 12th annual Walk for Change features keynote speeches by author and activist Jaclyn Friedman and Boston City Councilor Ayanna…
Walk for Change participants are greeted at the park every year by BARCC staff and volunteers, their fellow walkers, and a lot of happy dogs. One…
The annual BARCC Walk for Change is fun to attend on your own—and it can be even better with a team! If you want to increase your support for…
More than 10 years ago, Anne Reed came to BARCC looking for help. Today, she and her family are regulars at the annual Walk for Change: lining up…
When you participate in BARCC’s Walk for Change—as a walker or by giving money to a walker—you’re investing in free…