Stop Child Molestation and Sexual Abuse in Jamaica
- by: Care2.com
- recipient: Jamaican Prime Minister the Honourable Orette Bruce Golding
In Jamaica, child molestation has become an increasingly prevalent problem. Sex offenders walk free even when DNA evidence of their crime is provided.
The acquittal of Paul Lewis, accused of carnal abuse and freed despite DNA evidence, sparked widespread suspicion of bribery in the court system. The theory has held up as courts acquitted yet another sex offender this past June.
The issue extends beyond the court room. Many instances of child sexual abuse go unreported in attempts to avoid bringing shame to family and friends. Although the government has begun to crack down on sexual abuse of children, the problem still prevails in much of the country.
Fight sexual abuse in Jamaica by demanding that courts hear any and all evidence against and accused sex offender and that convictions are followed by harsh and swift punishment.
The ongoing issue of carnal abuse in Jamaica is emerging as a central cultural problem.
Sexual abuse targeted towards children has increased in the last few years, and sex offenders are seen walking free despite DNA evidence of their crime that is presented in court.
Contributing to the problem is the instinct to avoid bringing shame upon family and friends by reporting instances of child molestation. This leads to countless unreported instances of sexual abuse and encourages growth of this trend.
Put a stop to child molestation in Jamaica by allowing for any and all evidence against accused sexual offenders to be presented in court, and more harshly punishing those convicted.
