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- Aug 17, 2016
We Need to Start Taking Domestic Violence More Seriously
On any given day, if you click on a local news website or watch the news on TV, you’re bound to see at least one story involving domestic...
- Jul 6, 2016
Why The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Domestic Violence Offenders Is So Important
Last week, the Supreme Court upheld a federal law that sought to ensure that anyone convicted of a crime of domestic violence assault —...
- Jun 29, 2016
Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings
In the wake of the Orlando mass shooting, the focus has turned to what motivated the shooter to commit this heinous hate crime. Some...
- Jun 8, 2016
Why One Person’s Sweet, Loving Partner Can Be Another’s Nightmare
Over the past few weeks, the internet has been abuzz with speculation about the relationship between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. In a...
- Jun 1, 2016
How We Can Help: Hotline
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,...
- May 11, 2016
New Grounds for Divorce in Pennsylvania
For some victims of domestic violence, leaving their abuser can become a legal and financial nightmare. A divorce case may drag on, with...
- Feb 10, 2016
Blackburn 101: Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can take many forms, from emotional to physical abuse, reproductive coercion and more. With such a wide variety of...
- Feb 3, 2016
Because She Said No
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....
- Jan 20, 2016
What Do You Do When Your Hero May Be An Abuser?
Last week, the world mourned the passing of David Bowie. As his legions of fans paid tribute to the legendary rock star, many pointed...
- Nov 4, 2015
Situational Violence Versus Domestic Violence
One aspect of abusive relationships that can be hard to grasp is the difference between situational violence and domestic violence. To...
- Oct 6, 2015
Terrence Howard, Sean Penn, and Why We Celebrate Men Who Abuse Women
Have you seen the hit show Empire? In many ways, it’s an incredible show, with strong female lead characters (especially Taraji P....
- Sep 30, 2015
Purple Ribbons, Not Black Dots
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...
- Sep 23, 2015
Mount Gretna murder: Lawmakers should adopt this simple fix to protect victims of domestic violence
This originally was published in the Harrisburg Patriot-News on September 9, 2015. ------------------------------------------------------...
- Sep 16, 2015
We’re Protesting The Wrong People
In August, news broke that the Pittsburgh Steelers had signed Michael Vick as a backup quarterback. The backlash was immediate: animal...
- Aug 5, 2015
Blackburn 101: The Most Lethal Form of Domestic Violence
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)...
- Jun 24, 2015
Getting Local: Domestic & Sexual Abuse in Westmoreland County
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...
- Jun 3, 2015
Safety in the Digital Age
In 2015, many of us consider social media to be a standard part of daily life; we have multiple accounts on different platforms keeping...
- May 13, 2015
Blackburn 101: Reproductive Coercion
Abuse can come in many forms, from physical to emotional, stalking and more. One type of abuse that is not as commonly known, despite...
- May 6, 2015
On Floyd Mayweather & Glorifying Domestic Violence
This past Saturday, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. fought Manny Pacquiao in what was billed as the Fight of the Century. 16,507 people watched...
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