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The CARE (formerly STVAWA) Advisory Committee met in October and
finalized the selection of a new name to provide easier name recognition for
the domestic violence services. Starting in November we will be called the
C.A.R.E. Project.
C=Community, A=Awareness, R=Respect,
E=Empowerment. All of these words embody the overall intent of the
program in providing community awareness, empowerment for victims of
domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking as well as
promoting respect of everyone. Our next Advisory Committee meeting is
November 14, 2012 at the Siletz Public Library. The community is
encouraged to attend these meetings to provide input on the delivery of
services and training coordinated by the C.A.R.E. Program.
In the next few months our program will be focusing on
coordinating and developing trainings for Tribal staff, local
agencies and the community on awareness of domestic
violence, sexual assault , dating violence and stalking. If you
are interested in receiving email regarding upcoming events
please call 541-444-9679 or send an email to:
brittanyr@ctsi.nsn.us.
Throughout the month of October the Siletz Tribal Violence Against Women Act (STVAWA) Program coordinated many activities
observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Thank you to all of the community members that participated in events throughout
October.
At the beginning of the month purple ribbons were tied to the
antennas of all staff cars in the clinic parking lot. In addition,
purple ribbons for both cars and clothing were distributed to
several locations around town for the community, including
Little Chief Restaurant, Noel’s, West Coast Bank, Dee-Ne
Gifts, and the Siletz Mini Mart. The response from the
community was overwhelming.
The Siletz Clothesline Project saw nearly 40 shirts decorated by Siletz
community members and put on display from Wednesday, October 10 th
through Friday, October 12 th . This public display brought awareness to
the impact of violence on our community.
On Thursday, October 11 th the STVAWA program in
partnership with the Siletz Valley Charter School held a
Family Night at Siletz Valley School. This fun, family-
friendly event offered dinner, crafts and activities, and ended
with an ice cream social for students of all ages and their
families. This event was well attended and provided an
opportunity to bring awareness to domestic violence.
On Friday, October 12 many clinic staff wore “NO MORE-Together
we can end Domestic Violence” shirts as a unified display of support to
work towards ending domestic violence and sexual assault.
Throughout October a pair of purple high heeled shoes was displayed in support of the “In Purple Shoes”
project. This was an awareness event coordinated by Lincoln County’s domestic violence shelter, My Sisters’
Place.
Special foster parent
request
Special foster parents wanted for
a large sibling group of school-age,
American Indian children.
Preference given to a family that can
actively support the children’s cultural
heritage and for families who live close
to the Siletz/Toledo area.
Will consider, however, families
with Native heritage who live in other
areas. Please call Debora at 541-265-
8557, ext. 224.
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