The world can feel chaotic, and feeling overwhelmed is completely normal. You might even question whether one person can have an influence on such big issues.  Yet meaningful change often begins in the smallest places – our families, our communities, and our daily interactions. Those small actions, when multiplied, become powerful. This is especially true when it comes to gender-based violence. Gender-based violence happens when someone is targeted or harmed because of their

Tomorrow, as we gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that this holiday is about more than turkey and pie — it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and express heartfelt gratitude. At Blackburn Center, we envision a world free from domestic and sexual violence, as well as other forms of violence. In pursuit of this vision, we provide comprehensive victim services across Westmoreland County through direct support, community outreach, education and training.

Recently, actress Kristen Bell posted a picture on Instagram to celebrate her anniversary with her husband, actor and podcaster Dax Shepard. What could have been a touching tribute to their 12 years together instead took a controversial turn. In the post, Bell recalled a moment when Shepard told her, “I would never kill you. A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point. Even though I’m heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would.” Bell likely intended the comm

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