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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...
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Jul 20, 2016
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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May 25, 2016
What The Bathroom Debate Misses
Recently our news (and social media feeds) have been consumed with one subject: the ability of transgender people to use the bathroom of...
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Sep 2, 2015
We're Anti Anti-Rape Underwear
In November 2013, a campaign was launched to fund the manufacture of a new type of garment designed to prevent rape. Recently, the...
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Aug 26, 2015
Let’s Go Back To School!
It’s that time of year again! Pencils have been sharpened, first day of school outfits selected, and backpacks filled. Across...
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Aug 5, 2015
Blackburn 101: The Most Lethal Form of Domestic Violence
If we were to do a survey about the deadliest form of domestic violence, which option would you pick? a) Punching/hitting b) Gunshot c)...
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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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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...
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Oct 22, 2014
Shedding Light on a Serious Problem
Last week, we highlighted the prevalence of dating violence among teenagers — and now, we’d like to talk about a problem that affects a...
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Oct 15, 2014
Getting Serious About Teen Dating Violence
Every year, roughly 1 in 10 American teenagers experiences physical abuse at the hands of a dating partner. This sort of dating violence...
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Oct 8, 2014
Speaking The Truth
This month, we are exploring various issues surrounding domestic violence as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today, we are...
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