Child abuse reports in Jamaica have risen dramatically in 2008 , officials say . OCR Registrar Carla Edie told the Jamaican government news service , JIS , that the people of Jamaica have become `` increasingly mindful of their legal responsibility to report such incidents , '' and are increasingly concerned about child safety , given a recent trend of violence against minors in the country . 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 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 .