Last week, the Supreme Court upheld a federal law that sought to ensure that anyone convicted of a crime of domestic violence assault —...

In the wake of the Orlando mass shooting, the focus has turned to what motivated the shooter to commit this heinous hate crime. Some...

Over the past few weeks, the internet has been abuzz with speculation about the relationship between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. In a...

If you or someone you know or love has been affected by violence, it can be hard to know where or how to find help. At Blackburn Center,...

For some victims of domestic violence, leaving their abuser can become a legal and financial nightmare. A divorce case may drag on, with...

Domestic violence can take many forms, from emotional to physical abuse, reproductive coercion and more. With such a wide variety of...

On January 22, 2016, Janese Jackson-Talton was at a bar in the Homewood section of Pittsburgh; a man hit on her, and she turned him down....

Last week, the world mourned the passing of David Bowie. As his legions of fans paid tribute to the legendary rock star, many pointed...

One aspect of abusive relationships that can be hard to grasp is the difference between situational violence and domestic violence. To...

Have you seen the hit show Empire? In many ways, it’s an incredible show, with strong female lead characters (especially Taraji P....

If you’re on social media, chances are you’ve seen it: a picture of a hand with a black dot inked right in the center of the palm. The...

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In August, news broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers had signed Michael Vick as a backup quarterback. The backlash was immediate: animal...

If we were to do a survey about the deadliest form of domestic violence, which option would you pick? a) Punching/hitting b) Gunshot c)...

You’ve heard the statistics: 1 out of 4 women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime. 1 in 4 women will be subjected to domestic...

In 2015, many of us consider social media to be a standard part of daily life; we have multiple accounts on different platforms keeping...

Abuse can come in many forms, from physical to emotional, stalking and more. One type of abuse that is not as commonly known, despite...

This past Saturday, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. fought Manny Pacquiao in what was billed as the Fight of the Century. 16,507 people watched...

Our annual Walk a Mile In Her Shoes event is one of Blackburn Center’s signature opportunities to showcase the role that men can – and do...

We walk together in honor of a friend who was a victim of domestic violence. It has been three years since he brutally took her life. We...