Child abuse reports in Jamaica have risen dramatically in 2008 , officials say . Justice Minister : Flogging , other forms of physical abuse are part of Jamaican culture . In past year , only 425 children were killed in 10-month span , according to police report .
Child abuse reports in Jamaica have risen dramatically in past year , officials say . Justice Minister : Flogging , other forms of physical abuse are part of Jamaican culture . In 2008 , 73 children were killed in 10-month span , according to police report .