If you have ever tried to find statistics about the prevalence of domestic violence, you know how hard it can be. The numbers vary...

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,...

There is a common misconception around domestic violence — that it must involve some type of physical abuse. While many people who...

Earlier this year, a number of journalists published pieces alerting the public to the fact that the Trump administration had changed the...

In Pennsylvania, there is currently no minimum age to get married. A child of any age can get married if they meet certain requirements....

In criminal cases, if a defendant is found guilty of a crime, they are given an opportunity to present evidence before the judge at...

In November, the United Nations (U.N.) released a report that led to shocking headlines: home is the most dangerous place for women. ...

In just the past few weeks, there has been a spate of domestic violence incidents in Western Pennsylvania. From a SWAT situation in Pine...

In the past week, two senior members of the Trump Administration left their positions due to allegations of domestic violence. First,...

Over the past month, shock waves have rippled across the entertainment and political landscape as story after story has surfaced of...

It is a common scenario in abusive relationships: a person confides in a friend, family member or another person that she or he is being...

This is not yet another critique of Taylor Swift’s latest song. At Blackburn Center, we are not pop culture critics. Instead, we are an...

This month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report that generated shocking headlines: more than half of...

We know that domestic violence and sexual assault can affect anyone, regardless of race, age, gender, religion or sexuality. Most...

America, we have a problem when it comes to our media — and it isn’t just the spread of fake news. In 2017 and throughout modern...

Earlier this month, Western Pennsylvania was rocked by another domestic violence related murder-suicide — and this time, the estranged...

To many in our community, October is a month for visiting pumpkin patches and apple orchards, viewing the gorgeous changing leaves, and...

At Blackburn Center, we are always looking for innovative ways to raise awareness and educate the community about domestic and sexual...

Last week, the Pittsburgh region was shocked by the news that a local woman had been murdered by her husband. Domestic violence homicide...

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...