Almost without fail, if an article about rape is posted on the internet, there will be at least one comment listing what steps potential...

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...

In recent years, many have questioned whether one classic Christmas song — Baby, It’s Cold Outside — should be retired. With lyrics that...

Last week, several women accused a well-known man of raping them, including an ex-girlfriend and former co-workers. Witnesses to some of...

If you follow our website or social media, you have probably seen the phrase “primary prevention.” We use it quite often to talk about...

If you follow our page, you are likely aware that Blackburn Center provides a number of services to victims of domestic and sexual...

At least once a week, we see a headline in the local or national news discussing the latest case of child sexual assault (or rape). ...

One aspect of abusive relationships that can be hard to grasp is the difference between situational violence and domestic violence. To...

Often, when we speak to community members about the work Blackburn Center does in Westmoreland County, they are surprised to hear about...

Have you seen the hit show Empire? In many ways, it’s an incredible show, with strong female lead characters (especially Taraji P....