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Annual Survey Shows Importance of Funding for Domestic Violence Programs
Each year, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) takes a one day survey of domestic violence programs across the country....
Jun 17


Sex Trafficking in the Spotlight: What High-Profile Cases Teach Us
In September 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Sean “P. Diddy” Combs with sex trafficking, racketeering, and...
May 22


What a Walk!
On April 26, 2025, we proudly hosted our 14th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. Despite the rainy weather, around 800 people came...
May 8


Why Revenge Porn Is a Form of Abuse
The internet has made our lives easier in so many ways. But at the same time, it can also be harmful. From phishing attempts to having...
Mar 20


Our Services: Supporting Survivors and Victims in Court and at Healthcare Facilities
At Blackburn Center, we provide a full range of services to survivors and victims of all types of gender-based violence and crime,...
Feb 24


Presenting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2025
Are you ready? It’s almost time to Walk a Mile with Blackburn Center. Our signature event, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®, takes place each...
Jan 28


Peace Begins at Home
With everything happening in the world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. It can also be hard to believe that individual people can...
Dec 23, 2024


Giving Thanks
Blackburn Center has a lofty mission : advocating for the rights of all individuals to live free from domestic and sexual violence and...
Nov 28, 2024


Why Raising Awareness about Domestic Violence Is So Important
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It represents an opportunity to learn and share more about domestic violence. So why is it...
Oct 30, 2024


What Is Love Bombing?
If you have ever watched a romantic movie or read a romance novel, you have probably noticed a common trope – the male lead character...
Sep 26, 2024
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