Heartbreak Doesn’t Lead to Violence
Last week, a 17 year old in Maryland took a gun to school, where he shot two classmates before eventually killing himself. One of his...
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Aug 17, 2016
We Need to Start Taking Domestic Violence More Seriously
On any given day, if you click on a local news website or watch the news on TV, you’re bound to see at least one story involving domestic...
Jun 8, 2016
Why One Person’s Sweet, Loving Partner Can Be Another’s Nightmare
Over the past few weeks, the internet has been abuzz with speculation about the relationship between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. In a...
Nov 4, 2015
Situational Violence Versus Domestic Violence
One aspect of abusive relationships that can be hard to grasp is the difference between situational violence and domestic violence. To...
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....
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...
May 6, 2015
On Floyd Mayweather & Glorifying Domestic Violence
This past Saturday, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. fought Manny Pacquiao in what was billed as the Fight of the Century. 16,507 people watched...
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...
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