Conference tackles child abuse issues

Sisters Elementary School counselor Melinda Halpern-Collins will present a conference titled "Child Sexual Abuse Workshop: Keeping Our Kids Safe" on Thursday, May 30, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Sisters Elementary School Library.

Free childcare will be provided.

According to Halpern-Collins, this is a free workshop to educate parents on how to deal with the issue of child sexual abuse, how to talk to their children, and how to keep their children safe.

"The emphasis is on being smart, not scared," Halpern-Collins said.

The conference is sponsored by the Sisters Parent-Teacher Committee.

For more information call 549-8981.