Citrus County residents are invited to join a march against child abuse next Saturday.

State Rep. Jimmie T. Smith and reigning Mrs. Florida All World Beauties Monica Johnston will join other child advocates in the March Against Child Abuse walk, which will be held at Citrus High School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 11.

Johnston is the national spokesperson for MACA, which is a non-partisan organization that seeks to raise awareness about child abuse by educating people and encouraging tougher sentencing laws for violent crimes against children.

This is the third year MACA has held the walk, and the first time this event will be held in Citrus County.

To register or get more information, call Monica Johnston at 352-352-287-2307 or email her at mon64682006@yahoo.com.