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50 Shades of Media Hurts
Recently, there has been quite a lot of attention focused on the 50 Shades of Gray movie and books, with bloggers, activists, pundits and...
Feb 25, 2015


Blackburn 101: Emotional Abuse As a Form of Domestic Violence
When people think about domestic violence, the image that likely comes to mind is one of a physically battered person — bruises, broken...
Feb 11, 2015


Presenting….Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2015!
It’s that time of year again! Time to dust off your favorite high heels (or sneakers! Or roller skates!), get out your markers and...
Jan 7, 2015
Afraid of the Dark?
Many people are afraid of the dark. We’ve all witnessed the fact that bad things happen when it’s dark outside. Some of us have security...
Dec 24, 2014
Giving Back in Westmoreland County
If you turn on the radio or TV this week, you’re bound to hear that “it’s the most wonderful time of the year!” For many in our...
Dec 16, 2014


Peace Begins At Home
Domestic and sexual violence are pervasive problems that can affect any family, regardless of age, income, race, gender, religion or...
Dec 3, 2014


Shedding Light on a Serious Problem
Last week, we highlighted the prevalence of dating violence among teenagers — and now, we’d like to talk about a problem that affects a...
Oct 22, 2014


Getting Serious About Teen Dating Violence
Every year, roughly 1 in 10 American teenagers experiences physical abuse at the hands of a dating partner. This sort of dating violence...
Oct 15, 2014


Speaking The Truth
This month, we are exploring various issues surrounding domestic violence as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today, we are...
Oct 8, 2014


October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
To many in our community, October is a month for visiting pumpkin patches and apple orchards, viewing the gorgeous changing leaves, and...
Oct 1, 2014
Start Asking the Right Questions.
The NFL has been all over the news lately, and NOT because of football. Instead, the NFL is once again facing serious public outrage...
Sep 15, 2014


A Call to Men
At Blackburn Center, we are actively seeking ways to get men involved in our mission of ending gender violence. We believe that by...
Aug 28, 2014


What's So Bad About "Domestic Dispute"?
If you’re on Twitter, you may have noticed that we are on a mission. Each day, we tweet at various news organizations who use the term...
Aug 25, 2014
Calling All Writers!
One of our favorite features of our new and improved website is our blog — the perfect place for us to share information on important...
Aug 21, 2014
When Will the NFL Wake Up?
The NFL has a domestic and sexual violence problem. According to statistics from San Diego Union Tribune, out of 32 NFL teams, 21...
Aug 1, 2014
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