Founded in 1973, the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is the only comprehensive rape crisis center in the Greater Boston area and the oldest and largest in New England. Our mission is to end sexual violence through healing and social change.

BARCC provides free, confidential support and services to survivors of sexual violence ages 12 and up and their families and friends. We work with survivors of all genders, from the immediate crisis after to years and decades later. Our goal is to empower survivors to heal and seek justice in ways that are meaningful to them. We meet the needs of survivors in crisis and long after, and we assist survivors as they navigate the health-care, criminal justice, social service, and school systems.

We take the knowledge we learn from survivors and current research out into the community. We work with a wide range of schools, campuses, community groups, and organizations. These include middle and high schools, colleges, police, health-care providers, businesses, and more. We advocate for change and work with them to help them make their environments safe and prevent sexual violence. We do this by offering training, on topics such as how to respond to survivor's disclosures. We provide concrete tools and technical assistance to help create policies and practices that prevent sexual violence. Our response and prevention programs are based on research and more than 45 years of direct service experience. We are frequently asked to provide expert testimony about potential policy and legislative solutions to preventing and responding to sexual violence. We also provide expert commentary in the media on these issues.

BARCC assists thousands of survivors, their loved ones, and communities each year, regardless of sex, gender identity, race, physical/developmental disabilities, income, ethnicity, class, religion, or sexual orientation. We provide services in English and Spanish, as well as other languages upon request.

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Boston Area Rape Crisis Center

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center's headquarters in Cambridge, MA, United States

This department oversees the coordination and supervision of emergency service operations and relief efforts.

Emergency Services Management

The Clinical Team at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) provides comprehensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care and support to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. This team offers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health assessments, primarily working to empower survivors on their journey of healing. They also provide guidance for navigating complex systems such as healthcare, criminal justice, and social services. Operating with a diverse array of skilled professionals, the Clinical Team ensures that services are accessible in multiple languages, catering to the varied needs of the community.

Clinical Team

The Advocacy and Legal Services Team at BARCC provides crucial support and guidance to survivors of sexual violence as they navigate medical and legal systems. This team comprises roles such as Medical Advocacy Coordinator, Legal Advocates, and Medical Advocates who work directly with survivors to ensure they receive appropriate medical care, legal counsel, and advocacy. They also collaborate with healthcare providers, law enforcement, and legal entities to support survivors' rights and facilitate their access to necessary resources. Additionally, they play a key role in the emergency response through the coordination and supervision of relief efforts.

Advocacy and Legal Services Team

This department provides crisis intervention and support services through a volunteer hotline.

Crisis Support Services

The External Relations team at Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is responsible for fostering and maintaining relationships with community groups, schools, campuses, and organizations to advocate for safer environments and the prevention of sexual violence. They provide training, tools, and technical assistance to help these entities implement effective policies and practices. Additionally, the team engages in public relations activities, including offering expert testimony on policy matters and media commentary, to advance BARCC's mission of ending sexual violence through healing and social change.

External Relations

This department provides strategic direction and oversight for the organization.

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