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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…

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…

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…

#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…

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…

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…

A Message to Students

A message to students: It’s officially #summer2018 and KBEP is still thinking about the 2017-2018 school year. That might sound ridiculous since it’s July, but we can’t help it — we had a blast this past school year! We are honored to be a part of your school communities and work with all of…

Healthy Communication

Strong communication skills are vital for building and maintaining healthy relationships, whether it be with friends, family, a partner, or anyone else in your life. Healthy communication is all about trust, honesty, respect, and listening. Effective communicators are not just good at expressing their thoughts and feelings; they are also skilled at listening and truly…

Congressman Joe Kennedy III meets with the team at KBEP

Thank you, Congressman Joe Kennedy, for meeting with the staff and board of directors at the Katie Brown Educational Program! We sincerely value your insight, desire to support the young people in our community, and commitment to ending relationship violence!

Katie Brown Educational Program Receives $8,500 from the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation

Taunton, MA- On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Katie Brown Educational Program (KBEP) was awarded an $8,500 grant from the Bristol County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation. “KBEP has had a consistent presence in the communities of Dighton, Rehoboth, and Taunton for a number of years,” said Claire Spaulding McVicker, Executive Director at the Katie…