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For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us. 10 Practical Things men can do to help end violence against women. 11. Listen to women... learn from women I The path starts with listening. Learn about violence by asking a I woman who trusts you now violence has affected her life. Then, I if she feels comfortable to talk, sit back and listen. 12. Learn about the problem I A common myth is that most violence is committed by I strangers. In fact, women are most at risk from men they I know - husbands, boyfriends, fathers, relatives, employers, I and caregivers. 13. Learn why some men are violent I Men are not naturally violent. There have I little or no violence. Studies over the past been societies with century nave found that half of the tribal societies studied had little or no violence I against women, against children, or among men. 4. Wear a Purple ribbon I Change will occur if we each accept personal responsibility to I make sure it happens. Wearing a Purple ribbon is your personal I pledge never to commit violence against women. 5. Challenge sexist language and Jokes that degrade women Sexist jokes and language help create a climate where forms of I violence and abuse have too long been accepted. One of the I most difficult things for men is to learn to challenge other men. 1 6. Learn to Identify and oppose sexual harassment and I violence in your workplace, school, and family I Sexual harassment refers to unwanted sexual advances or I sexually-oriented remarks or behaviors that are unwelcome by I another person. THESE HANDS ARE NOT FOR HITTING October Events & Activities October 3rd 5:00-8:00pm T-Shirt Decorating for display on public Clothesline 17. Support local women’s programs October 9th ¡Around the world, dedicated women nave created support I services for women of violence: safe houses , rape crisis centers, counseling services, and legal aid clinics. These non profit services need your support. Unveiling of Clothesline 5:00pm 8. Examine how your own behavior might contribute to the problem If you’ve ever been physically violent against a woman, if you’ve hit, pushed, threatened, kicked your spouse or girlfriend, then you have been part of the problem. Admit what you did was wrong and make amends if possible. But if such behavior has any chance of continuing, then you urgently need to get help | getting to the root of your problem. Don’t wait until it happens again. Please act today. Corner of sw Swan and Gaither October 10th Women’s Health Fair l2:00-8:00pm Siletz Community Health Clinic October 16th Family Night Activities 5:00pm Siletz Valley Charter School October 18th 7:00pm 9. Work towards long-term solutions Join us at the Siletz Valley Charter School High School Football Game! Ending violence against women won’t happen overnight. We must look at how we raise future generations. We must teach our children, by example, that all forms of violence are unacceptable. October 23rd 9:00-2:00pm XD. Get mvorved ’ Blood Drive Educational efforts is the largest effort in working to end violence against women. Volunteers are always needed. We need your support. Siletz Community Health Clinic Call 54l-444-968Ofor appointment Excerpts taken from The White Ribbon Campaign (Canada): Breaking Men’s Silence To End Men’s Violence, Statement of Principles. October 24th 5:00pm CARL -AWAK! Nt S5- -TWTWjRMr NT C,ducat»ng«nd «mpoaenngour community to Ue « healthy non^rolent that strengthen* »pint for future generation». 541-444-9680 CONFIDENTIAL NATIVE Bingo Fundraiser Siletz Tribal Community Center SPECIFIC SERVICES October 2013 • Siletz News • 7
