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Truth & Consequences: Striking a resonant chord

*The following article was shared, with permission, by Toby Simon. Ms. Simon is a board member at the Katie Brown Educational Program and Director of the Women’s Center at Bryant University. The article originally appeared here. PROVIDENCE – Me, too. Syracuse, N.Y. The first incident I recall was when I was 15 and sitting in Dr.…

The Need for Violence Prevention Education is Stronger than Ever

The staff at the Katie Brown Educational Program recently returned from California for the 2017 National Conference of Health and Domestic Violence. We spent three days submerged in the challenging world of Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence with clinicians, fellow educators, doctors, nurses, researchers, and a host of other passionate, talented industry experts and…

Consent 101: What you need to know

Thank you to the team at Planned Parenthood for creating a video which discusses consent in such an honest, straight-forward manner. *While watching this video, parental supervision is advised.**

Fun with 4th & 5th Graders at Spencer Borden Elementary

Our Educators had a great time teaching 4th and 5th grade at Spencer Borden this week! Students in these classes are now able to define violence, boundaries, and kindness! Images by Crystal Stone, Manager of Communications, PR &…

$100 OFF Katie Brown Educational Professional Development Programs – Book Today!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The educators and staff at the Katie Brown Educational Program work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure that our young people and adults have the education necessary to promote peacefulness and healthy relationships throughout the year. This year for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, if you book a professional development…

KBEP Now Teaches 4th Grade!

by Crystal Stone, Manager of Communications, PR & Fundraising The team at the Katie Brown Educational Program (KBEP) is excited to announce, that this school year we have launched out 4th Grade program. Our 4th grade curriculum covers topics including: – The three types of violence (Physical, Verbal and Emotional) – Using positive self-esteem as a…

KBEP’S DINING TO DONATE AT APPLEBEE’S

by: Deshaun Ferguson, Educator at the Katie Brown Educational Program On Thursday, September 7, 2017 the Katie Brown Educational Program (KBEP) will host ” Dining to Donate”. The event will take place at Applebee’s, 311 Plymouth Ave, Fall River from 11:00 am to 9:00pm. Dining to Donate is a fundraising program, offered through Applebee’s, that…

You Matter

by Jasmine Torres, Educator at the Katie Brown Educational Program In the midst of a confusing and difficult world, take a moment to remember that you are important: You Matter. This phrase is so simple yet we do not hear it or say it nearly enough. Through the various, seemingly never ending struggles and challenges…

An In-Depth Analysis of the Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian Saga

by Nwando Ofokansi, Education Programs Coordinator at the Katie Brown Educational Program In the words of Fraulein Maria, “Let’s start from the very beginning—a very good place to start.” Rob Kardashian’s first public celebrity relationship was with singer Adrienne Bailon back in 2007. They dated for two years, with their relationship documented on reality TV…

Healthy Relationship Checkup: Are we friends for a season or lifetime?

by Deshaun Ferguson, Educator at Katie Brown Educational Program Your friends in school today may not be your friends forever- and that’s OK! Perhaps more important than how long a friendship lasts, is the purpose that a particular friend relationship serves in your life. It is healthy (and necessary) to periodically evaluate the friendships that you…