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NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS MONTH
Since 2004, January has been designated National Stalking
Awareness Month. Stalking is generally defined as a course of
conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a
reasonable person to feel fear. It is a dangerous crime, and often
goes unreported because victims do not realize the behavior is
criminal. Stalking behaviors can include watching, following,
calling, text messaging, tracking, electronic monitoring, taking
photographs, and a variety of other behaviors.
According to the Stalking Resource Center:
SEXUAL ASSAULT TRAINING
On Thursday, January 10th the CARE
Program will be hosting a Tribal Sexual
Assault Dynamics training. The training is
sponsored by the Response Circles Sexual
Assault Prevent Project, a program of the
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health
Board. Participants will learn about what
sexual assault is, how common it is, the effects of sexual assault, and
how historical trauma and the portrayal of American Indian women
contribute to a higher rate of sexual assault in Indian Country.
The training is free and open to all members of the community.
Participants will also gain tools for effective and appropriate response to
sexual assault. Training will be held from 5-8pm at the Siletz Tribal
Community Center. A light dinner is provided for all participants. For
more information contact Brittany Russell 541-444-9679.
On Wednesday, December 12th the CARE Program sponsored a Family
Night at Siletz Valley School, along with the Siletz Tribal Energy
Program , the LCSD Homeless Program, the CTSI Prevention Program,
the CTSI Tobacco Prevention Program, and the Siletz Food Pantry.
Dinner and ice cream was served to the families that attended, and a
variety of crafts and activities kept children and adults alike entertained.
6.6 million people are stalked in one year in the United
States
1 in 4 women and 1 in 13 men report being a victim of
stalking in their lifetime.
89% of female homicide victims who had been physically
assaulted had also been stalked in the 12 months before
their murder.
2/3 of stalkers pursue their victims at least once per week,
many daily, using more than one method.
1 in 7 stalking victims move as a result of their
victimization.
11% of stalking victims have been stalked for 5 years or
more.
Weapons are used to harm or threaten victims in 1 our of 5
cases.
1 in 8 employed stalking victims lose time from work as a
result of their victimization and more than half lose 5 days
of work or more.
For more information, visit www.stalkingawarenessmonth.org
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
In honor of Sexual Assault
Awareness Month (April), the CARE
Program will be holding a Fun Run/
Walk to raise awareness of sexual
assault and help bring an end to
sexual violence in our community.
We are in need of a logo to use on t-shirts and promotional materials for
the event.
Contact Brittany at (541) 444-9679 or brittanyr@ctsi.nsn.us for more
information on submitting a design.
JANUARY EVENTS
Stalking Awareness Month -- display
a silver ribbon on your car antenna or
clothing to show support for stalking
victims.
Wednesday, Jan 9th -- CARE
Community Meeting, 5:15pm at Siletz
Library
The Siletz CARE Program now has a Facebook page! Thursday, Jan 10th -- Sexual Assault
“Like” our page at facebook.com/SiletzCAREProgram Dynamics Training, 5-8pm at Siletz
Tribal Community Center
for updates and information.
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