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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
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Bingo Fundraiser
Siletz Tribal Community Center
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