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CASA of Santa Cruz County highlights importance of preventing child abuse

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and an organization in Santa Cruz County is highlighting the importance of community support and stability

Brooke Kinebrew I KSBW

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Dozens of blue pinwheels spin in the wind outside of CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County.

The pinwheels are a symbol of child abuse prevention throughout April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

This year's theme is "Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention."

The local social services organization is shifting the focus from the trauma of abuse to preventative efforts, aiming to keep children from falling into the system.

Local Scene: State Assembly honors Marty Cheek

Teuscher Ganir, of Morgan Hill, was named to the Hofstra University dean’s list

Morgan Hill Times

The California State Assembly will honor late Morgan Hill Life publisher Marty Cheek by adjourning the Jan. 23 session in his honor, according to Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.