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BARCC Updates: Statements
On Thursday, March 14, a 26-year-old man was arraigned for raping a 15-year-old girl at a hotel in Rockland sheltering migrant families, law…
“Leap into BARCC’s Future” Gratitude Event a Success
BARCC honored leading volunteers while recognizing 50 Years of Service.
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC), a leading advocate and support provider for survivors of sexual violence, is thrilled to announce the…
A Letter to MA Legislators: Support the VOCA Bridge
Anti-violence organizations advocate for desperately-needed funding for survivors.
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…
BARCC Supports the Revised Curriculum Framework
Read our official letter of support to the Massachusetts Board of Elementary & Secondary Education.
Dear Members of the Board of Elementary & Secondary Education, The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) and our supporters are thrilled that,…
BARCC Unveils New Boston Location in Grove Hall
Collaborative Efforts with Casa Myrna Support Survivors of Sexual Violence
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces a new Boston location in the Grove Hall neighborhood thanks to their ongoing partnership with…
BARCC’s Statement on the 2023 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Curriculum Framework
We are proud that the Healey-Driscoll Administration has taken this bold step forward toward implementing these new standards.
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) applauds Governor Maura Healey and the administration in announcing the new framework for comprehensive…
The woeful record of discipline meted out by the NFL for its players’ behavior towards women is well-documented. Following the…
When high-profile sexual assault cases become public, it can trigger traumatic memories and feelings for survivors. Testimony suggested that many…
Today’s decision striking down Roe v. Wade, is upsetting, frustrating, and painful. Abortion care is essential for sexual assault survivors,…
This week, a Boston Municipal Court judge found celebrity chef Mario Batali not guilty of indecent assault and battery based on allegations that he…
[Content note: this blog post contains descriptions of sexual violence, including victim-blaming, lack of consent, and traumatization, which may be…
Efforts to chip away at Roe vs. Wade were successful in Texas last week where the state legislature passed the strictest anti-abortion legislation…
To the BARCC Community: Over the past several months, individuals within BARCC have raised serious concerns about equity and working conditions. We…
The Board of Directors of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that the agency’s long-time Executive Director, Gina…
Last summer, Patrick Rose, former police officer and Boston police union president, was arrested for sexually abusing several children. This past…
We are saddened and outraged following the murders of several Asian American women who worked at massage spas in Atlanta as well as the harmful…
Content note: violence and racism. The violent insurrection at the United States Capitol yesterday was fueled by white supremacy and…
Since publishing our statement in response to media requests for comment about the case of Shawn McClinton, who was arrested August 5 and charged…
On Wednesday, August 5, Boston police arrested and charged a Dorchester resident with aggravated rape, armed kidnapping with sexual assault,…
All of us at BARCC join the millions of people throughout the country who are outraged, scared, and deeply saddened by the murders of George Floyd,…
Today, a jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty of felony rape and criminal sexual act after he was tried by New York prosecutors on five counts of…
Today, the Massachusetts State Senate approved the Healthy Youth Act, which requires school districts offering sex education to use a curriculum…
On Thursday, December 5, Uber released a safety report disclosing how many reports of sexual assault it has received from passengers in 2017 and…
Press Release: BARCC Cautions against Use of At-Home Evidence Collection Kits after a Sexual Assault
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is cautioning schools, businesses, and individual consumers from purchasing, using, or promoting the use…