This rise in reports of rape comes despite a drop in reports for all other violent crime in Massachusetts. However, advocates say that this increase in reports can be attributed to the #MeToo movement making women less afraid to speak about their experiences.

The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center is warning that any evidence collected by the kits may not be admissible in court.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority launched on Wednesday the Movement for Access Safety and Survivors, an anti-sexual harassment campaign that promotes passenger safety and the reporting...