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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…

Join us for a Live Instagram Chat this Friday on Consent!

SAAM Day of Action: Wear Teal

Each year on the First Tuesday in April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Day of Action provides a day to focus awareness on sexual violence prevention. SAAM Day of Action brings awareness to sexual violence and its prevention by wearing teal. The day aims to stop sexual assault, harassment, and abuse before they happen…

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In the United States, more than 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 4 men have experienced sexual violence. KBEP will recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month through a host of digital events, thought-provoking articles, conversations, and artwork related to sexual violence awareness and consent. As we discuss these difficult topics, we encourage you to…

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…

Important Notice: KBEP COVID-19 Statement

Dear KBEP Community, In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Katie Brown Educational Program will suspend all school-based programming effective Monday, March 16, 2020. In addition to our school-based programming, KBEP staff members will work from home and refrain from participating in community meetings, trainings, conferences, or any other gatherings effective Monday, March 16,…

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…

KBEP Educators Teach 4th and 5th Grade Students

Our education team spent the week at Greene Elementary School. Students learned the importance of responsibility and setting boundaries. Click the images below for a preview of our curriculum-

We’re Hiring!

Who WE Are! 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. Who…

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…