Why don’t victims of domestic violence “just leave?” Leaving may seem like a simple
solution, however, it is rarely that easy. Each abusive relationship and each domestic
violence case is complex and the dynamics are unique. There are many reasons why
a victim may not be able to, or may not want to leave an abusive partner.
Fear of harm—The victim may be afraid that the abus-
er will injure or kill a child, loved one, pet, or them-
selves.
Hope that the abuser will change—The victim
may love the abuser and they may hope that the
person will change.
Lack of finances —Victims are often restricted from
accessing financial resources, or the abuser may not
permit a victim to work.
Personal values —The victim may not want to get
divorced or break up the family due to personal
or religious values.
Lack of personal support—Abusers often isolate their
victims from friends and family, so when the victim is
ready to leave, there is no one there to help them
out.
Past experience with abuse—A victim may have
grown up in an abusive household and have the
assumption that relationships are supposed to be
that way.
Lack of personal resources—The victim may not have
the job skills or education required to support them-
selves. The victim may not even have a driver’s li-
cense.
Legal issues—The victim may fear losing their chil-
dren in a custody battle, or they may fear having
to go into a courtroom and talk about the abuse
they have suffered.
July is UV Safety Month!
Sunshine has some pretty great perks, such as providing Vita-
min D and increasing serotonin levels. But sunshine also
comes with risks, particularly from harmful ultraviolet (UV)
rays.
Protect Yourself!
Choose a sunscreen with a SPF of 15-50 —and
make sure it says “broad spectrum” for best
protection.
Seek shade, especially during the
hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cover up with protective clothing,
including a hat and sunglasses with UV
protection.
Check your own skin once a month and make
sure to go to your doctor for annual skin exams.
For more information, visit https://www.cancer.org/cancer/skin-cancer/
Do you have a kid going to college in the fall?
Send them to the clinic for their first dose of Bexsero! Bex-
sero is a vaccine against Meningococcal B. Currently Oregon
State University requires ALL incoming students to be vac-
cinated against Meningococcal B. Bexsero is a two dose se-
ries, with the second dose administered one month after
the first dose. It is also a good time to make sure they are
up to date on all other immunizations. For more infor-
mation, visit http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/menb-
faq
July 5th & 19th
Girls’ Group
Siletz Clinic - Behavioral Health
5:00 - 7:00 pm
July 19th
Diabetes Luncheon
Tribal Community Center
12:00 - 1:00 pm
July 31st
“Resilience” Screening
Siletz Recreation Center
6:00 - 8:00 pm
July 2018
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