The Lisa Project brings tears — and healing

Lodi residents get lesson on recognizing, stopping child abuse at exhibit

Posted: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:00 am | Updated: 9:46 am, Wed Jun 20, 2012.

Melynda Su Roland-Sanchez blinked as another tear rolled down her cheek, while she listened to a recording of a teenage girl withstanding a series of punches and slaps from her father.

Roland-Sanchez, 19, tried to wipe it away, but a cascade of tears followed.

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The Lisa Project brings tears — and healing