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- EIN 45-0480658
- info@kbep.org
- 508-678-4466
- 10 Purchase Street, 5th Floor Fall River MA 02720 USA
- www.kbep.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Protection Against Abuse, Spouse Abuse Prevention
Mission: Based on the belief that education is the foundation and channel for permanent change in attitudes and behaviors, KBEP promotes respectful relationships by teaching relationship violence prevention.
Results: Since 2001 the Katie Brown Educational Program has educated 60,000 children and youth across southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island to recognize, avoid, and prevent relationship violence (bullying, cyber-bullying, and dating violence). KBEP has grown from reaching 600 fifth through twelfth grade students in its first year to its current annual reach of about 6000. KBEP teaches in both urban and suburban school districts, reaching students across a wide range of socio-economic levels. We have become the program of choice in 13 cities and towns across our region.
Target demographics: youth and young adults
Direct beneficiaries per year: 6,000 participants
Geographic areas served: Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Programs: KBEP promotes respectful relationships by teaching relationship violence prevention education to fifth through twelfth graders across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, also delivering programs at correctional facilities, group homes, teen parenting groups, community organizations and local colleges. Participants are taught to recognize, avoid, and prevent bullying, cyber-bullying, and dating violence.