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We Need a Domestic Violence Movement
Over the past month, shock waves have rippled across the entertainment and political landscape as story after story has surfaced of...
Nov 8, 2017


Stand Together To Raise Awareness
To many in our community, October is a month for visiting pumpkin patches and apple orchards, viewing the gorgeous changing leaves, and...
Oct 5, 2016


Take The Purple Purse Challenge!
At Blackburn Center, we are always looking for innovative ways to raise awareness and educate the community about domestic and sexual...
Sep 28, 2016


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 30, 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 23, 2015


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
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