Domestic Violence By the Numbers
If you have ever tried to find statistics about the prevalence of domestic violence, you know how hard it can be. The numbers vary...
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Oct 16, 2019
How Domestic Violence Affects Kids
When many of us think about domestic violence, we likely consider how it impacts the adult victim. Yet if there are children in the home,...
Oct 9, 2019
What Is Gaslighting?
There is a common misconception around domestic violence — that it must involve some type of physical abuse. While many people who...
Sep 28, 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...
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...
Apr 7, 2015
Why I Walk
I walk because I want others to know I am there for them when they are ready to talk and they are not alone in their struggle. Too many...
Oct 22, 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 15, 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 8, 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 1, 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...
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