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Mendo Lake Family Life

Fair Raises Awareness of Child Abuse

Child abuse is a tragedy, but as Sita-Marie Pillay, PsyD, says in this issue’s article “Unseen Child Abuse” (see page 18), it’s not uncommon. Sometimes it happens without detection, which is why the Children’s Advocacy Walk and Festival aims to raise awareness about the problem. With its theme, Celebrating the World’s Children, this year’s festival will offer free games, food, resources, and prizes. Check it out on April 15, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., in Library Park in Lakeport and on April 29, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., in Austin Park in Clearlake. See lakecoe.org/childabuseprevention for details.