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Boston Area Rape Crisis Center: BARCC

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Boston Area Rape Crisis Center: BARCC

Dedicated to healing. Advocating for change. Our response and prevention programs are based on research and more than 40 years of direct service experience.

BARCC's mission is to end sexual violence through healing and social change.

24-7 hotline: 800-841-8371
Office (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.): 617-492-8306 Founded in 1973, the Boston Area R**e Crisis Center (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 regardless

of when the violence occurred, and 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 also work with a wide range of organizations and communities, including high schools, colleges, police, health-care providers, and businesses, to advocate for change. We provide training in how to respond to survivors and create cultures that prevent sexual violence in the first place. 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. We are powered by a great staff and by more than 190 volunteers from our communities.

24-7 hotline: 800-841-8371
Office (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.): 617-492-8306
TTY (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.): 617-492-6434

05/26/2026

WE ARE HIRING 🎉 Join the BARCC Team!

Ready to join a mission-driven organization making a real impact in the movement to end sexual violence? BARCC is looking for three passionate leaders to join our Senior Management team in Cambridge!

We are currently seeking:
💜 Emergency Services Program Senior Manager
💜 Emergency Services Volunteer Senior Manager
💜 Operations Senior Manager

Swipe through the photos to see the individual blurbs or view the entire job listings on our site, https://barcc.org/get-involved/careers/

Join us in providing healing, empowerment, and social change.

05/23/2026

We’re hiring! 🌟 Join the BARCC team as our next Operations Senior Manager!

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives on keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for an experienced operations professional to oversee our day-to-day office operations, facilities, and technology systems, while supporting a dedicated team of volunteers.

If you want to use your organizational talents to help create a welcoming, supportive environment aligned with our mission to end sexual violence, we want to hear from you!

Apply at https://barcc.org/get-involved/careers/

05/12/2026

This support genuinely moves things forward.

Thank you to our sponsors for standing with BARCC and helping make the 20th Walk for Change possible.

People and organizations who choose to be part of this work sustain it. We’re grateful to have you in it with us!

Some words from our sponsors:

"BIDMC is a proud partner and supporter of BARCC – we know they provide invaluable support, education, and advocacy. We stand with survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones and are honored to walk alongside BARCC to empower and heal survivors.”

"The Law Firm of Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten proudly supports the Boston Area R**e Crisis Center and its vital role in providing compassionate, survivor-centered services to individuals affected by sexual violence. The organization’s commitment to support, prevention, education, and advocacy aligns with our firm’s dedication to seeking justice for survivors and strengthening the communities we serve. We work closely with survivors by providing thoughtful, trauma-informed legal representation, helping them understand their rights, navigate complex legal processes, and pursue meaningful remedies, and we share BARCC’s commitment to supporting survivors in their recovery."

"NPCM is proud to support the Boston Area R**e Crisis Center and the vital work they do for survivors across our community. BARCC’s commitment to healing, advocacy, and prevention reflects exactly the kind of mission-driven impact we’re honored to help sustain behind the scenes."

05/07/2026

The issue is not a lack of resilience; it's a lack of support.

In our latest blog, “The Silence After Violence,” survivor Adiely Cifuentes shares a powerful reflection on navigating sexual violence within cultural and systemic barriers. Her story sheds light on the realities many Latina survivors face, from stigma and silence to gaps in culturally responsive care - and the urgent need for systems that truly support survivors of all backgrounds.

Content note: This piece includes references to sexual violence and systemic mistreatment.

Read more on the blog to hear Adiely’s story and why breaking the silence matters.

https://barcc.org/barcc-statements/the-silence-after-violence-a-survivors/

05/05/2026

We celebrated our 20th Annual Walk for Change on Sunday, 4/26, and we’re still feeling so grateful for the partners who make this work possible.

One of those partners is our friends at Kirkland & Ellis, who generously sponsored the event at the Advocate level and showed up to walk in solidarity with our community.

"It’s a true privilege for Kirkland & Ellis to be able to support BARCC’s Walk for Change. Not only is this event a great way to bring together a community of like-minded volunteers and advocates, but it also serves as a reminder of the vital work BARCC does to raise awareness of and provide support to survivors of sexual violence.”

With a global platform of approximately 4,000 lawyers in 23 cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Kirkland & Ellis provides elite legal advice and a relentless commitment to client service. The Firm is also proud to donate millions of dollars each year to worthy causes in our communities and around the world.

Thank you for helping us sustain this work & for showing up for survivors.

05/04/2026

Somatic Healing: Movement for Survivors

Are you looking for ways to reconnect with your body and support your healing journey? Join our 6-week, trauma-informed closed group designed to help survivors build a deeper sense of connection with their bodies and nervous systems. Each session gently weaves together somatic practices, trauma-informed yoga, and guided group reflection to support present-moment awareness, resilience, and capacity building.

Dates: May 27 – July 8
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Location: BARCC Office - Central Square

Call Olivia by tomorrow to schedule an intake and reserve your spot: 617-902-2834

05/01/2026

Partnership rooted in purpose.

We’re grateful for Oliver Wyman’s continued support and their commitment to strengthening communities and standing alongside organizations like BARCC.

This work requires people willing to invest in something bigger than themselves. Thank you for being part of it.

04/30/2026

Yesterday, the Cambridge Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) - a multidisciplinary group of providers serving survivors across Cambridge and Somerville - brought the Clothesline Project to life outside of Cambridge City Hall in recognition of .

Originally created in 1990, the Clothesline Project works to educate, break the silence, and bear witness to violence against women. Each shirt tells a story - serving as both a healing tool for those who create them and a powerful reminder for those who witness them.

We were honored to display these shirts not only yesterday, but also during our Walk for Change this past Sunday. Together, these moments help raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and the supports available to survivors in our communities.

Our teams also stood in solidarity by wearing denim for - a global movement that reminds us all: clothing never equals consent.

04/29/2026

This past Sunday we hosted our 20th Annual Walk for Change. We had many wonderful sponsors who we are grateful for.

These partners step in and make this work possible. Thank you for continuing to show up for survivors, for this community, and for the work behind Walk for Change.

Your support doesn’t just show up on event day. It carries through everything that happens because of it.

04/28/2026

Join your friends at BARCC tonight for a flatbread fundraiser!

From 4-10pm at their location in Somerville (45 Day St, Somerville, MA) BARCC will benefit from each and every flatbread sold. That includes dine-in, take-out, AND delivery!

Make tonight's dinner one for a good cause.

Ps. For delivery, use this link: AFBSaccos.com

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99 Bishop Allen Drive
Cambridge, MA
02139

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.barcc.org/

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