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1 in 3 Native women is sexually assaulted in her lifetime. Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact. This can include words and actions of a sexual nature inflicted upon another person, without their consent. Anyone can experience sexual violence, including children, teens, adults, and elders. Victims of sexual assault are never to blame, it doesn’t matter what they were wearing or how they were acting before being assaulted. The peo- ple who commit these violent acts choose to do so because they seek to gain power and control over their victim. Assailants may use force, threats, manipulation, or coercion to commit sexual violence. A victim may not always sustain injuries from these attacks, it is important not to place blame or make assumptions about what happened based on the victim’s appearance or past behaviors. It is possible to prevent sexual assault by educating people about consent and by choosing to be models for healthy relationships. We can also help survivors by offering support. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, there are resources available. Contact the Siletz CARE Program for more information on advocacy and support services for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Kim Lane, Advocate: (541)444-9679 Kira Woosley, Outreach & Education: (541)444-9680 24 hour Hope Line: (541)994-5959 April 12 Broken & Beautiful Tribal Community Center 12pm-1pm April 6 & 20 Girls’ Group Siletz Health Clinic 6pm-8pm April 26 Denim Day Wear Jeans to Work All Day April 27 Hunting Ground Screening Tribal Community Center 6pm-8pm Dinner Provided Samaritan Center for Health Education 740 SW Ninth Street, Newport Every Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:00pm Call Deb Myers to register: (541)574-4886 Tai Chi: M & W 10:30-11:30am Zumba Gold: T &Th 5:30-6:30pm Sit and Be Fit: T, Th & F 10:00-11:00am Pilates: M & W 5:15-6:15 Transportation can be provided by Siletz Community Health Department Tobacco Prevention: Selene Rilatos (541) 444-9682 Or Transportation: (541) 444-9613 Girls age 8-18 welcome Featuring the Daughters of Tradition curriculum Every first & third Thursday of the month Siletz Community Health Clinic - Behavioral Health 6pm-8pm Call Dee Butler for registration: (541)444-9618 April 2017 • Siletz News • 5
