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Federal funding to support crime victims will be cut by $11 million in Massachusetts. Advocates say that would be 'devastating' in the Berkshires

The Federal Office on Victims of Crime announced an $11 million cut to Massachusetts Victims of Crime Act Funding. This worries those who work with survivors.

Advocates urge state to set aside money for victims of crime

'You can get better': A trauma specialist's advice for starting the recovery process

Trauma specialist Karesten Koenen talks about how people who have experienced trauma and violence can overcome it.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month with PARC

The Democracy Center will close in July, citing 'necessary renovations'

The Cambridge community meeting space and all-ages locale for DIY shows will shutter this summer, according to a statement from the organization.

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BU to Conduct Student Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct

BU is conducting a sexual misconduct climate survey, which will go out to a random sampling of graduate and undergraduate students on February 26.

Boston struggling to test rape kits within state-mandated time limit, data show

The Boston crime lab received 186 rape kits in the 12 months leading up to last June, and tested 93 of them within 30 days, according to an annual state report on testing filed Jan. 2 by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.

How to get involved in your Boston neighborhood: February 2024

Welcome to your monthly guide to community events, civic engagement, and volunteer opportunities in Boston’s neighborhoods.

How To Reclaim Your Sexuality After Sexual Assault, Per Experts

A sexual assault survivor shares how reclaiming her sexuality was a crucial part of the healing process, and experts share strategies everyone can benefit from.