Blackburn 101: Stalking
When people think of gender violence, they may think of crimes involving physical violence, such as sexual assault or domestic abuse. ...
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Dec 1, 2015
Blackburn 101: Primary Prevention
If you follow our website or social media, you have probably seen the phrase “primary prevention.” We use it quite often to talk about...
Jul 15, 2015
Blackburn 101: Modern Slavery
As Americans, we likely view slavery as a relic of the past, or something that only happens in distant lands. But the reality is that...
May 13, 2015
Blackburn 101: Reproductive Coercion
Abuse can come in many forms, from physical to emotional, stalking and more. One type of abuse that is not as commonly known, despite...
Apr 1, 2015
Blackburn 101: Sexual Assault vs. Rape
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At Blackburn Center, we raise awareness about sexual assault through our signature event, Walk...
Mar 4, 2015
Blackburn 101: Affirmative Consent
Consent has been a hot topic in the world of campus sexual assault recently, or more specifically, a particular type: affirmative...
Feb 11, 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...
Jan 14, 2015
Blackburn 101: What Is Rape Culture?
If you follow us on social media or read our blog, you’ve seen that phrase hundreds of times: “rape culture.” It’s become a shorthand...
Jan 1, 2015
New Beginnings
Welcome, 2015! At Blackburn Center, we are excited to begin a new year, with all of the promise of new beginnings. Our resolution for...
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