TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Ask Raven
Raven will answer your questions
about problems associated with
alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Look
for boxes in tribal offices with Raven’s
picture. You can leave your questions
for Raven in these boxes. Those suitable
for Siletz News will be answered here.
If you want a confidential answer to a
question, please leave an address and
Raven will contact you.
Dear Raven: My children’s
father does not talk with them about
the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
Sometimes I think that his silence on
this subject gives them the message
that he really thinks it’s okay. Some
of his buddies still drink and use
drugs and lots of our relatives have
had drug and alcohol problems. Our
children know that. How concerned
should I be about this? He gets mad
when I bring it up and says I am
making a big deal out of it.
Concerned Mother.
Dear Concerned Mother: Although
some fathers do talk with their children
about drugs, here is what a recent
survey done by the Partnership for a
Drug-Free America has shown us about
this issue:
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It’s usually the mothers who take
responsibility for talking with their
children about the dangers of drugs.
Teens who learn about the risks of
drugs from their parents are not as
likely to use drugs.
Fathers are less likely to see
negative consequences in the use of
some drugs. Less than half of
fathers report believing that if their
child smokes marijuana, he/she will
face problems in life.
Father’s are less likely to use
“parenting skills” such as monitor
ing their child’s activities, making
and enforcing rules, and asking
about their child’s day and who
they were with.
If children do experience drug
problems, the survey shows that
fathers tend to want to handle
things at home and mothers tend to
get outside help.
Kindly encourage your children’s
father and other relatives to help you
educate your children. When it comes to
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Siletz Tribal Alcohol & Ding Programs
Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and
Women’s Transitional
Siletz: 1-800-600-5599 or 541-444-8286
Eugene: 541-484-4234
Salem: 503-390-9494
our kids, parents - as well as grandparents,
mentors, and other adults - are much
more powerful in shaping their opinions
about drugs than we often realize.
Announcements
If you think your child may be at
risk for alcohol, tobacco, or other drug
problems and/or juvenile delinquency
behaviors, please call Delina or Crista
at 1-800-600-5599 or 541-444-8286.
One of them will talk with you
about risk factors and those things that
help protect your child from developing
those problems. They will help you
develop a prevention plan that will
support you as you provide your child
with support for making good choices.
Kayaking
Siletz Tribal youth between age 12
and 18 who are interested in learning to
kayak should call Crista.
Summertime is often a time when
young people get involved in experi
menting with or increasing the use of
alcohol and other drugs. If you are
concerned about this, please call!
Look for the A&D Program’s float
in the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Parade!
Meth Task Force
Methamphetamine Task Force meet
ing: Aug. 4, noon to 1 p.m. at the Siletz
Tribal Housing Conference Room.
Citizen Patrol meeting: Aug. 4,6 p.m.
at the Housing Conference Room.
Male Volunteers Needed
Men! We need you to volunteer,
even once a year, to chaperon a youth
prevention activity. We currently have
only one male staff person who is
chaperoning. Without more help, we
will have to limit overnight activities
for boys and young men.
We will be glad to talk with you about
the kinds of activities you are willing
to chaperon. All volunteers need to have
a criminal background check, so please
contact us now if you have any interest!
August 2004
Portland: 503-238-1512
Preference for applications returned by Aug. 2
Deadline for ail applications is Aug. 16
Siletz Tribal Youth Coming
Together: Native Style
Youth Registration Form
Name:__________________
Address:_________________ ___________________________
City/State/ZIP: _____ ___________________ County:___________________
Home Phone: ____________ ________________________________________
Age as of Aug. 24, 2004:
Gender: F M
Enrolled or Descendent Roll No.:
Interested in being a junior counselor (must be 16 or older)?Yes No
Any special health needs? __________ _ __________________________ ____
Any prescribed medications?___________
Special dietary needs?
Do you have any food, medication, or environmental allergies?
Will you need transportation assistance to and from the conference?_____
Will you be able to bring a sleeping bag and pillow from home?
Name(s) of custodial parent(s) or guardian(s):________________________
Parent phone: _______________ _ ______________________________ _____
Please list one additional emergency contact for this youth during the
conference weekend: _______________________________________________
Name and phone: ________ ____ _____________________________________
Parental Permission and Youth Behavior Contract
As the parent of the youth listed above, I deem my child mature enough to
participate in this overnight group activity. I have listed emergency phone
numbers above and also grant my permission for this minor to be treated in
the event of an emergency during the conference.
We understand that a space reserved represents a commitment to participate
and may mean that another youth cannot participate. We agree to inform staff
promptly if he/she will be unable to attend for any reason. I have reviewed the
Youth Behavior Contract with my child and he/she understands the
consequences of violations.
Parent Signature
Youth Signature
Date