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. January is National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM)! right as well as a predictor of lethality: in 85% of cases Stalking is a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, har- where an intimate partner attempted to murder his part- assment, contact, or any other course of conduct directed at ner, stalking preceded the attack. a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to According a National Congress of American Indians Policy feel fear. Stalking is a serious, often violent crime which can Research Center report from 2013, 17 percent of American escalate over time. According to the National Center for Vic- Indian and Alaska Native women reported being stalked in tims of Crime, more than 85% of stalking survivors report be- their lifetimes, this number is much higher than that of any ing stalked by someone they know. 61% of female stalking other race. In comparison, eight percent of White women survivors are stalked by current or former intimate partners. were reported to experience stalking in their lifetimes. Stalking is a prevalent crime that often co-occurs with do- mestic violence. Stalking can be an extension of power and control in an abusive relationship, and many abusers stalk their partners both during and after the relationship has ended. Intimate partner stalkers are the most dangerous stalkers: they are more likely to approach victims, escalate behaviors, re-offend and assault their victims. Stalking is a terrifying and psychologically harmful crime in its own You can reach us at: Office: 541-444-9680 If you or someone you know has experience stalking, the CARE Program is here to help. CARE Program services are strictly CONFIDENTIAL 24 Hour Hope Line: 541-994-5959 January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Cervical Health Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer. HPV is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity, and it causes almost all cases of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a disease where abnormal cells grow on the cervix. About 79 million Americans currently have HPV. Many people with HPV don’t know they are infected. And each year, more than 11,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer. So what can you do? 1. Get vaccinated - The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 9-26 to protect against HPV cases that may result in cervical cancer. 2. Practice smart sex - Use protection and communicate with your sexual partners! Anyone who has ever had anal, vaginal, or oral sex can get HPV. 3. Quit smoking - Smoking impairs the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight HPV infection. 4. Get screened - Cervical cancer is highly curable when detected and treated early. January 2019 • Siletz News • 7
