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April 2– all day To someone affected by abuse or assault 1 in 3 Native women is sexually assaulted in her lifetime. “I support you.” “It’s not your fault.” “I believe you.” “You didn’t do anything wrong.” “I’m sorry this happened to you.” “I’m here if you want to talk about it.” “What would you like to do?” “What do you need?” “Thank you for telling me.” Notes of Hope Fill out notes for survivors Admin & Clinic Breakrooms Teal Tuesdays Show support by wearing teal every Tuesday in April Every Tuesday: 12-1pm Lunchtime film club Documentary viewing Kind Hearted Woman Bring your own lunch Clinic Shell Room April 4 - 5:30pm CEDARR Community Dinner Tribal Community Center Do not do any of these things: DON’T pass judgment. The victim sur- DON’T try to solve the victim’s problems vived, that means they did the right for them. Allow the victim to take control If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual thing, they made it through. Do not judge their own violence, there are resources available. of Contact the life. their actions. Siletz CARE Program for more information on advocacy DON’T gossip, and do not break the survivor’s support services for survivors of sexual domestic violence. DON’T demand to know every detail of and trust by telling others about the assault Siletz CARE Program: (541)444-9680 the assault or abuse. Respect the victim’s without the victim’s permission. 24 hour Hope Line: (541)994-5959 comfort level, don’t pressure them into DON’T tell the victim to “get over it.” The anything. affects of trauma can be long-lasting. Each DON’T minimize the victim’s experience. person and each case is unique and peo- Any form of abuse or assault is wrong. It ple have different ways of coping with is NEVER okay. trauma. Community Health ~ Wellness Series This month’s topic: Connection the value of vulnerability Please join us for a short video followed by a discussion on connection, vulnerability and the importance of self-care April 5 & 19 - 5-7pm Girls’ Group Clinic - Behavioral Health April 10 - 5:30-8pm Community Response to Childhood Trauma Event Community discussion: What are the effects of childhood trauma and what can we do? Tribal Community Center April 11 & 18 - 12pm-8pm Necklace making Make necklaces for survivors Clinic Shell Room April 12 - 11am-1pm Necklace making Make necklaces for survivors Salem Area Office April 24 - 6pm-8pm Community Health Wellness Series Topic: Connection Short Video & Discussion Clinic Shell Room April 25 - all day Denim Day Wear denim to work April 25- 1pm-8pm Red Shawl Project Help make shawls for survivors Tribal Community Center April 24th 6pm-8pm Siletz Community Health Clinic ~ Shell Room Dinner Provided April 26- 11am-1pm Necklace making Make necklaces for survivors Portland Area Office April 2018 • Siletz News • 5
