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Blackburn 101: Benevolent Sexism
When we talk about sexism in the workplace or in the world at large, certain images likely come to mind — a certain kind of hostility...
Jun 6, 2017


Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Talk to Your Kids About Sexual Abuse
Across Western Pennsylvania, school is letting out for the summer this week, and many parents are taking advantage of this time to talk...
May 30, 2017


In Their Own Words: Why We Walk
At our 2017 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, members of our Fearless Advocacy for Men’s Engagement (FAME) group led activities on stage at...
May 24, 2017


It Isn't Hazing: Calling Out Sexual Assault in Youth Sports
Recently, the Associated Press ran a series on the phenomenon of "hazing" in youth sports that has largely been dismissed by coaches,...
May 16, 2017


"Stealthing" Is Just Another Name for Sexual Assault
The concept of “stealthing” has been a hot topic in the news lately, with various media outlets describing it as a sort of “sex trend”...
May 10, 2017


The Red Sand Project: Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Across the world, 45.8 million children, women and men live as slaves. The United States is one of the top three destination points for...
May 1, 2017


Drumroll, please...
The numbers for our 2017 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event are in! This year, despite the cold and rainy weather, we had over 1,100 walkers...
Apr 26, 2017


Get Ready to #WalkBlackburn!
In just a few days, we will be kicking off our seventh annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®! Since 2011, our signature event has brought...
Apr 19, 2017


Westmoreland County: It's Time to Take Action!
At Blackburn Center, we envision a world free from domestic and sexual violence and other forms of violence. We can all work toward...
Apr 11, 2017


Reframing the Conversation
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the perfect time to address how we talk about sexual assault and rape. Over the years,...
Apr 4, 2017
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