Welcome

After a sexual assault, you have many options. Understanding and choosing between these options is often confusing. The process can feel overwhelming, complicated and unwelcoming. You are not alone. Information, support and resources are available to help you find your path to healing and justice.

If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you can learn more about your options and connect with resources and support in Massachusetts.
Information, resources, and guidance can help if you are supporting a survivor.
Get basic information about sexual assault forensics in Massachusetts.

We welcome you to contact us directly. If you need to talk to someone immediately, call the BARCC 24 hour hotline at 1-800-841-8371. It is always available and staffed by knowledgeable, trained counselors.

This project was supported by Grant #2009-WF-AX-0014 awarded by the Violence Against Women Grants Office, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security Office of Grants & Research and subgranted to the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. Points of view in this document are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice or the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety Programs Division.