How the Coronavirus May Impact Sexual Assault Cases
Across the United States, the spread of COVID-19 has affected Americans in ways that we may not have initially considered. A good...
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Apr 8, 2020
We're Still Here.
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the country and the world, Americans are understandably frightened and filled with anxiety....
May 1, 2019
It's Never Too Late to Get Help
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the time when we have the opportunity to provide support, educate the public about mental...
Nov 29, 2017
The Many Paths Forward for Victims of Sexual Violence
The news has been full of stories recently of women and men alike coming forward to tell their stories of being sexual assaulted or...
Mar 21, 2017
Reaching Out to Underserved Populations
In over forty years of providing services to Westmoreland County, Blackburn Center has helped thousands of residents heal and regain a...
Dec 7, 2016
What Can YOU Do?
When it comes to gender-based violence, the news is often overwhelming: another sexual assault, another domestic violence-related...
Sep 14, 2016
Why We Are Standing Together to End Violence
At Blackburn Center, we have been providing services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in Westmoreland County since 1976. Over...
Jun 1, 2016
How We Can Help: Hotline
If you or someone you know or love has been affected by violence, it can be hard to know where or how to find help. At Blackburn Center,...
Feb 10, 2016
Blackburn 101: Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can take many forms, from emotional to physical abuse, reproductive coercion and more. With such a wide variety of...
Dec 9, 2015
Yes, Porn Stars Can Be Raped.
Last week, several women accused a well-known man of raping them, including an ex-girlfriend and former co-workers. Witnesses to some of...
Nov 18, 2015
How We Can Help: Community Education
If you follow our page, you are likely aware that Blackburn Center provides a number of services to victims of domestic and sexual...
Oct 13, 2015
How We Can Help: Trauma-Informed Services
Often, when we speak to community members about the work Blackburn Center does in Westmoreland County, they are surprised to hear about...
Sep 9, 2015
How We Can Help: Emergency Shelter
At Blackburn Center, we provide a number of free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Over the...
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)...
Jul 8, 2015
Supreme Court Victory for Victims of Child Abuse
In the past few weeks, the United States Supreme Court issued a number of important rulings. Two of these decisions — on healthcare...
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