Providing services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Leading the way toward violence-free homes and communities. Serving Westmoreland County since 1976.
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Blackburn Center’s Executive Director Ann Emmerling reacts to the August 4th shooting at an Allegheny County fitness club, in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
“It's tempting to label the murder of three women and the wounding of nine others at the LA Fitness center in Collier Township, Allegheny County, as the isolated, tragic actions of one disturbed man. But, it would compound this tragedy to avoid the uncomfortable acknowledgement of the role that violence against women plays in this and other crimes.”
Read the full letter here.
Domestic and sexual violence are rooted in an imbalance of power between men and women. Our society accepts violence against women as normal and inevitable. For Blackburn Center to fulfill its mission to end domestic and sexual violence, we must challenge this imbalance of power that supports the oppression of women.
