Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

What Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) does

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1973 that provides free, confidential services to survivors of sexual violence ages 12 and older, and to their loved ones, across 29 cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. Its service portfolio spans the full survivor journey: a 24-hour crisis hotline (800-841-8371), daily web chat from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., hospital-based medical advocacy, short-term individual/couples/family/group counseling, legal advocacy for civil and criminal navigation, immigration services, case management for housing and benefits access, specialized support groups and workshops (including art therapy and somatic healing), youth services, and dedicated services for incarcerated survivors. The organization also delivers prevention trainings and workshops to schools, businesses, and community groups. Service technology is modest and operational rather than differentiated: telephony for the hotline and a third-party HelplineSoftware web chat platform are the primary digital surfaces, with no proprietary AI, app, or data products disclosed.

BARCC operates three physical offices — Cambridge (99 Bishop Allen Drive), Boston at Casa Myrna (451 Blue Hill Ave), and Waltham (24 Crescent Street, Suite 202) — and is led by Executive Director Liz Speakman. Its revenue model is entirely donation- and grant-funded, combining individual tax-deductible donations, corporate sponsorships ($1,500–$50,000 from sponsors including Eastern Bank, Oliver Wyman, Encore Boston Harbor, Beth Israel Deaconess, Mass General Brigham, Newton-Wellesley, and Massachusetts General), foundation grants (Cummings, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cambridge Community Foundation, Austin Memorial, and others), the annual Walk for Change fundraising event, and vehicle donations. Funding carries exposure to state and federal grants, as evidenced by the April 2026 joint statement with Casa Myrna, Health Imperatives, and Transition House protesting Massachusetts funding cuts. Clinically, the organization has differentiated through full-staff EMDR therapy training funded by the Austin Memorial Foundation, representing a meaningful evidence-based treatment capability upgrade.

Name

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

Legal name

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center

Website

https://barcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1973 that provides free, confidential services — including a 24/7 hotline, counseling, legal and medical advocacy, and case management — to survivors of sexual violence ages 12 and older across 29 Greater Boston communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crisis Intervention and Survivor Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Sexual assault support
• Crisis intervention
• Victim advocacy
• Trauma counseling
• Nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tax-deductible donations: Individual donors contribute tax-deductible donations to support free survivor services.
2. Corporate sponsorships: Corporate and event sponsorships ranging from $1,500 to $50,000 from companies like Eastern Bank, Encore Boston Harbor, Oliver Wyman, and hospitals.
3. Walk for Change fundraising event: Annual fundraising walk event raising over $110,000 with nearly 400 participants.
4. Foundation grants: Private and family foundation grants including Cummings Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts, and others supporting specific programs.
5. Vehicle donations: BARCC accepts vehicle donations (cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats) as a way to support the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is a nonprofit that provides free, confidential crisis and support services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse, including a 24/7 hotline, individual and group counseling, medical and legal advocacy, and community education and prevention training across the Greater Boston area.

Product overview

BARCC provides a comprehensive suite of free, confidential services for survivors of sexual violence ages 12 and older. The core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline and online chat for immediate support, medical advocacy at local hospitals, counseling (individual, couples, family, and group), legal advocacy, immigration services, and case management. Additional services include support groups, workshops (art therapy, movement healing), youth services, and services for incarcerated survivors. Education and prevention trainings are also offered to schools, businesses, and community organizations. BARCC operates as a nonprofit social services organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline Round-the-clock toll-free hotline staffed by trained crisis counselors, providing immediate crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and referrals to survivors of sexual violence and to their families and friends in the Greater Boston area.
• Individual and Group Counseling Short- and longer-term trauma-informed counseling services delivered by licensed clinicians and trained counselors for survivors and, in some cases, their family members.
• Medical Advocacy In-person accompaniment and support for survivors at hospitals during forensic exams, evidence collection, and follow-up care, typically delivered through partnerships with Boston-area hospitals.
• Legal Advocacy Information, accompaniment, and advocacy for survivors interacting with law enforcement and the criminal-justice system, including support through police interviews, court accompaniment, and connections to legal resources.
• Prevention and Community Education Training Workshops and training curricula on sexual violence prevention and bystander intervention offered to schools, community groups, and workplaces across Massachusetts for a fee or by partnership arrangement.
• Volunteer Advocate Program Recruitment, training, and ongoing certification of community volunteers who provide hotline coverage, hospital response, and survivor accompaniment across BARCC's service area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $110,000 raised annually through Walk for Change
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Encore Boston HarbormajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 April 2025Luxury waterfront resort and returning sponsor of Walk for Change event, demonstrating commitment to community well-being.
• Brody Hardoon Perkins & Kesten, LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrial attorney Michael Glennon works with survivors seeking civil remedies, helping them pursue financial compensation through civil litigation against individuals and institutions. The firm provides pro bono support for survivors.
• Oliver WymanmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerManagement consulting firm and returning Walk for Change sponsor supporting survivors and prevention efforts.
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CentermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and returning sponsor supporting essential services to survivors.
• Eastern BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity bank with strong commitment to local communities, championing survivors and advocating for change as a returning sponsor.
• Mass General BrighammajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare system including Newton-Wellesley Hospital, returning sponsor reaffirming support for survivors.
• Planning & ProtectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal professionals providing guidance on elder law and estate planning, sponsoring Walk for Change.
• Massachusetts General HospitalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading research and teaching hospital providing support for survivors.
• Newton-Wellesley HospitalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity hospital providing specialized care and returning Walk sponsor.
• Bentley UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity partner supporting BARCC's mission.
• Northeastern University Iota PsiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreek life organization supporting BARCC's work.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): The largest U.S. anti-sexual-violence organization, operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and a national prevention-education program. Operates at national scale while BARCC is regional; directly comparable on hotline and survivor-services delivery.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): National resource hub for sexual violence prevention and survivor resources, providing training, technical assistance, and public-awareness materials—directly comparable to BARCC's education/prevention-training work at a national scale.

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: New York City's largest victim-services nonprofit providing sexual assault, domestic violence, and crime-victim support including hotline, counseling, and legal advocacy—closest functional analog to BARCC outside of Massachusetts.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Operates the 24/7 national DV/sexual assault hotline and resource referral. Closely comparable to BARCC's flagship 24/7 hotline offering and digital chat service, though at national scope.
• Casa Myrna: Boston-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with shelter, counseling, and advocacy—closely overlaps BARCC's mission and shares joint advocacy work, including the April 2026 funding-cuts statement.
• Joyful Heart Foundation: National nonprofit combining survivor healing services (counseling, EMDR, advocacy) with public-policy and prevention work—a strong functional peer to BARCC's combined clinical-plus-advocacy model.
• Transition House: Massachusetts-based domestic and sexual violence service provider with shelter, counseling, and advocacy programs. Joined BARCC in the April 2026 funding-cuts statement and serves overlapping survivor populations in the Greater Boston area.

Others

• WomensLaw.org: National nonprofit providing plain-language legal information and resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Comparable to BARCC's legal-advocacy service line as an enabling/ecosystem resource rather than a direct clinical peer.

Regional players

• Health Imperatives: Massachusetts-based social services and public-health nonprofit with sexual and domestic violence programs alongside broader community health services; co-signed the April 2026 funding-cuts statement with BARCC.

Emerging players

• End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI): Provides training and resources for sexual assault response teams and criminal justice professionals—directly comparable to BARCC's hospital medical advocacy and training programs, focused specifically on response-system improvement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/barcc.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boston-area-rape-crisis-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/barccofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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