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 advice in HuffPost encouraging survivors who are reliving trauma especially as high-profile cases remerge in the media to pay attention to their feelings & to call their local crisis/recovery center for support.

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  • Colorful t-shirts with handwritten messages about strength and resilience hang on a clothesline, part of an awareness display addressing personal and social challenges.
    May 22, 2025 | Stories of Impact |

    Bearing Witness, Sparking Change: The Clothesline Project

    This year’s Walk for Change was more than just a walk – it was a living display of community, resilience, and action. Among the powerful visuals at the event was the BARCC Clothesline Project (CLP), a moving tribute featuring 200 hand-decorated shirts created by survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.

  • A group of people sit close together in a circle, holding hands in a gesture of support and unity at charity events.
    Apr 23, 2025 | In the News |

    Breaking The Silence: Uplifting Survivors this Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence, supporting survivors, and fostering a culture of consent and prevention.

  • Mar 31, 2025 | New at BARCC |

    Myths and Facts of Sexual Violence

    As children get older, they are inevitably exposed to more content around relationships and consent from TV, movies, books, social media, and their peers. It’s important to continue speaking to them about healthy relationships and prevention as they grow!

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