education – Katie Brown Educational Program

THE KBEP ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IS SET FOR MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023

We are so excited to be planning our 20th annual golf tournament set for Monday, May 22, 2023 at the Fall River Country Club. Don’t forget, our registration opens at 9:30 a.m. and the shot-gun start is at 11:00. Come and join us for a great day on the links including contests and prizes. afterwards,…

Opening the Conversation: Men and Domestic Violence

Men being victims of domestic violence in relationships might not be a common topic for some, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t occur. Sometimes men in violent relationships might not know that they are in one based on their previous view that men should be able to handle these types of relationships. Some men see…

Official Statement from the Katie Brown Educational Program

There is no doubt that 2020 was an emotionally taxing year. In the last 12 months, we’ve witnessed more hate, violence, and fear perhaps than many of us on the KBEP staff have seen in our lifetime. Our team came together and decided to share our deeply personal experiences with confronting privilege, fear, racism,…

Letter to High School Seniors

Dear Class of 2020, COVID19 has taken something precious from you. We know that remote learning doesn’t account for lost time with your peers or the many ceremonies you may have to miss. If you are feeling a sense of loss or frustration we know you may not be able to access gratitude easily. We…

Local Resources: Direct Service Organizations

There is an intimate terrorism hiding behind closed doors, and that terror is domestic violence. Home isolation, as vital as it is against the COVID-19 pandemic, gives power to the abuser; shatters support networks; and prevents victims from accessing information and resources to keep themselves safe. KBEP plays a vital role in preventing these incidences…

Carrying Out KBEP’s Mission During Uncertain Times

Dear Friends, As we learn to navigate this world in the midst of COVID-19 we need to be aware that this is a dangerous time for all of us, but even more so for those experiencing violence and abuse. Our current reality of social distancing and the looming possibility of a shelter in place order…

No More Week

Today kicks off the 7th annual No More Week. No More Week is a grassroots campaign that seeks to increase awareness and prevent domestic violence and sexual assault. The goal of the campaign is “to inspire everyone to make a change to help create a culture of safety, equality, and respect in our communities.” The…

Choose KBEP This Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, our KBEP family is reflecting on how grateful we are for the love and support we’ve received over the years. Because of support from people like you, next year we celebrate 20 years of promoting healthy relationships through teaching violence prevention. While we are proud of this achievement, we know that we…

We’re Hiring: Educator Position

Educator Position Organizational Overview: The Katie Brown Educational Program (KBEP) is dedicated to the recognition and prevention of relationship violence by teaching the skills and information needed to make healthy decisions in relationships. KBEP has developed an innovative and interactive curriculum, taught primarily to youth in classroom-based settings throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. …

“I Know You Want It”

*Recommended audience: High school-aged and above “You know you want it.” Think of how many musicians have said that or a similar lyric in a song. ::cough:cough:: Robin Thicke. Mavado. Pitbull. Wyclef. The list goes on and on. Now think back to literally every television show ever. A Different World. Family Matters. Friends. Kim…