October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The staff and volunteers at KBEP seek to support and educate the community on all aspects of relationship violence prevention. Here are some of the ways that we are bringing awareness to the issue of domestic violence during the month of October. October 1-31: Throughout the month, we… Continue Reading
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Educator Profile: Meet Rowan, our newest KBEP Educator!
Rowan McKenna was raised in Seekonk, Massachusetts. She graduated from Rhode Island College in 2017 with a degree in Gender & Women’s Studies and a minor in Communications. Rowan started at the Katie Brown Educational Program in January 2018. Prior to working with the Katie Brown Educational Program, Rowan served as a contributing columnist for… Continue Reading
Educator Profile: Meet Jasmine Torres!
Join us this month as we profile the staff at the Katie Brown Educational Program. Jasmine Torres was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. She attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts. While enrolled, Jasmine majored in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies and minored in Education. She has… Continue Reading
We’re Hiring: Educational Program Manager
Educational Program Manager position: Organizational Overview: The Katie Brown Educational Program (KBEP) offers a range of educational programs throughout the year. KBEP takes the approach that all young people need age-appropriate relationship violence prevention education to be able to build and maintain successful relationships from childhood into adulthood. We also recognize that education is a… Continue Reading
Educator Profile: Get to know Deshaun
Join us this month as we profile the staff at the Katie Brown Educational Program. Deshaun Ferguson Deshaun Ferguson was born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He attended Johnson & Wales University graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts. While enrolled, Deshaun majored in Sports Entertainment Events Management and minored in Professional Sports. He… Continue Reading
KBEP seeks Community Engagement Intern!
Community Engagement Internship KBEP is currently seeking an intern to increase the organization’s community relations. Community engagement interns will increase awareness about relationship violence prevention by attending violence prevention awareness events, community events, and fundraisers as a representative of the KBEP. Requirements: Candidates must have evening availability. Reliable transportation to the office or any… Continue Reading
#SpiritMonday
The countdown begins as we are just over a week away from the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! KBEP is getting ready: scheduling, updating curricula, and gathering materials for the 2018-2019 school year. During the school year, KBEP Educators are usually out of the office as we are traveling to schools throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and… Continue Reading
KBEP at Camp Elmwood & Camp Welch
Last week, the Katie Brown Educational Program worked with the Bristol County District Attorney’s office to speak to youth at Camp Elmwood and Camp Welch about relationship violence. Campers developed healthy communication and conflict resolution skills by participating in fun activities like the Lava Pit! A big thank you from the KBEP Education Team to… Continue Reading
Locker Room Talk
Please take a moment to watch this video from the Rhode Island Coalition against Domestic Violence’s Ten Men project. In this video, these men shed light on the significance of men challenging gender norms. A video showing two professional baseball players hugging during a game has been circulating on social media. Many people have been… Continue Reading
5 Myths About Anger
Anger is a powerful emotion that can lead to violence in relationships. Anger is also an emotion that is often misunderstood. Here are five myths about anger. 1. Anger can’t be controlled. Some people feel that anger is a feeling that can’t be controlled. You will regularly hear somebody say “I can’t control… Continue Reading