Our spiral
logo symbolizes the healing journey for survivors.
The spiral’s center represents the initial aftermath
of sexual violence. The intersecting rays on the spiral
symbolize the impact that sexual violence has on all aspects
of our lives and our healing journey. As we travel this
path and build resilience, strength, knowledge and awareness,
the intersecting rays of impact diminish.
Mission-Focused and Community-Driven:
The Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts, Inc. (RCCCM)
is a SOMWBA Certified, tax-exempt charitable 501(c) (3)
agency, established in 1973, and Incorporated in 1982. The
mission of the RCCCM is to address the impact of sexual
assault and abuse by providing quality and multicultural
services to all persons whose lives have been affected by
sexual violence and education geared toward the prevention
of violence. Our vision is to provide leadership within
the Central Massachusetts region that results in a coordinated
and Survivor-centered response to sexual assault and abuse
within all communities.
RCCCM is proudly one of the first rape crisis centers to
be established in Massachusetts. Founded on the philosophy
of empowerment and based on the leadership of survivors,
the RCCCM has served as a leader within the movement to
end sexual violence. Since opening our doors in 1973, RCCCM
has been committed to the provision of comprehensive services
to the communities within our service area, which now includes
47 cities and towns in the Greater Worcester and Fitchburg/Leominster
areas.
Our Mission is to address the impact of
sexual violence by providing quality and multicultural services
to those whose lives have been impacted by sexual violence
and to provide education geared toward ending violence.
Our Vision is:
• That each survivor has access to culturally appropriate
services.
• That communities are actively engaged in prevention.
• That systems be well coordinated and survivor-centered.
• That survivors lead all aspects of the community
response to sexual violence.
As a freestanding rape crisis center, the efforts of the
entire agency are focused on the issues related to sexual
violence. Our sole commitment to these issues results in
a deep and widespread impact throughout Central Massachusetts.
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