Jamaica's Silent Children - People and Power

Jamaica likes to portray itself as a tropical paradise - its sunshine and laid-back atmosphere attracting millions of tourists every year. But behind this idyllic picture lies a more sinister truth: this is a nation where child sex abuse is endemic.
According to the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition, 40 percent of Jamaicans say that their first experience of sexual contact was forced and while still under the age of consent. More often than not, the perpetrator was someone close to home: a family member, teacher, community or religious leader.
Earlier this year, the Jamaican government launched "Breaking Silence," an awareness campaign encouraging victims to come forward. It has been heralded as an important step in combating the cycle of abuse. But, human rights groups say that taboos about reporting incest, rape and the abuse of power by older men are so entrenched that thousands of young Jamaican girls still continue to suffer in silence.

[@NikaNika-vm8io]

im from a Jamaican family and the culture always blames the girls accusing them of loving too much man etc , look at the way the so called police man is saying that the girl is following her friends rather than admitting that they are all victims of abuse. how on gods earth do they expect a young girl to openly talk about sexual abuse to a big ole man

[@hapijen4828]

That detective's demeanour is ugly - no wonder she wont speak to him - why him smiling so much? Him in wrong job - how many prosecutions him make in his current job?

[@marvelousmarvelous2529]

@@hapijen4828 agreed

[@itisaprocess8204]

He was 47, and I was 13. Was forced into it by my mother. I am now 48. It is real. It is a pain that will never go away. Plese help our children

[@giniolamy]

😭😭😭😭 I'm sorry that happened to you hope all is well with you now

[@arlenehoward7638]

Sending love and light your way

[@annbuck1970]

Blessings 🙏 and prosperity to you dear.

[@juliematt1997]

Sorry that happened to you dear.

[@prestonmatthews725]

😭 sorry that happened to you. Hope you got the help you needed if any at all. Stay strong. Sending you some love.

[@maryapatterson]

In the UK, if you give gifts to a child under 16 and expect sexual favours it's called grooming and it's illegal.

[@LL-ip5mm]

yh

[@LL-ip5mm]

I live in London

[@nataliemcmasters7379]

Yes, and it doesn't stop it from happening. All those girls that were "groomed" in the Rotherham grooming scandal happened for years. Some people are down right evil.

[@maryapatterson]

@@nataliemcmasters7379 And many of those who were carrying on with that kind of behaviour have been jailed with some being deported back to their country of birth once they have finished their sentences. Many of those who allowed this kind of behaviour have lost their jobs. Not enough in my personal opinion! We also know the long term effects of this kind of behaviour on the girls and if something is illegal, thsn its up to the government to either compensate the girls or to provide long term counselling. It is despicable behaviour based on power and it needs to be stomped out! I am sick to death, no matter what country, people using children who are vulnerable for their own nastiness!

[@maryapatterson]

@Tarek Jabal I love a healthy debate and discussion but it needs to be respectful.I dont know whether my answer was too long or you somehow missed some of my reply but I am not an echo. Nor am I going to waste my time talking to uneducated ignorant troll who can't read! So I will say this again, this behaviour is disgusting and it has long and lifetime effects on the girls, no matter what country that's what we need to be discussing! No matter what religion, culture or sect, women have been told that they need to cover up,watch what they say, don't travel too late at night because if anything happens its the victims faults! And I am sick to the back teeth of people blaming the victim! These are innocent young girls who should be enjoying their childhood not being hunted down like we are prey! Its time MEN, NO MATTER WHAT COUNTRY, RELIGION or SECT, get their house in order! And we need the law,NO MATTER WHAT COUNTRY, to say, you have NO RIGHT, to harass or molest ANYBODY !!! And that you will go to jail for a very long time, or like in India face the death penalty, for a group of men who raped a young girl on a bus to death!

[@mayebrown9411]

I'm so happy these issues are being publicized. People need to know there is a world beyond tourist Jamaica.

[@markdaniels4178]

Jamaica is no fun in the sun

[@keronrichards6974]

I think a female should be the one having the interview with this child.

[@giniolamy]

I agree with you %150

[@carlajohnson9849]

Thank you 💁🏽‍♀️

[@Nini_473]

Agree% and a male if is a male abuser to a lil boy.

[@preciousjewel6122]

@@Nini_473 same thing i was saying

[@irenefoster14]

This is a common thing happening in Jamaica. I was a victim of this topic; it seems to me like i'm still serving 57 years of prison sentence for crimes i never committed, unable to talk about the prison i live in, until now.

[@nevergiveup7502]

I dont know you, but as a father of two girls I feel for you, and know that non of what happened was Your fault.

[@astraltraveler1]

😢

[@patremagilbert8787]

Prayers

[@jasmeenjones4852]

I hope you tell your STORY💙💛💚💜

[@arlenehoward7638]

Sending love and light your way it never goes away

[@Absoladapo]

one thing every survivor don't have power over is the flash backs.

[@deltaduke1157]

Jamaica is rotten I remember going to school and grown men would be at the school gate waiting for young school girls ,I see some people in the comments trying to divert the focus off Jamaica that sexual abuse happens everywhere, yes it happens every where but focus is on Jamaica right now,it time we deal with our own dirty issues.

[@jackiebayliss]

Agreed and well said.

[@jackiebayliss]

@Ms overcomer Agreed 💯

[@fancycar8]

Get me the name of the man.

[@youreincredible1648]

People like that make me sick. Accept it. Deal with it. Or else it wont go away.

[@khalildewar2950]

Jamaicans love behave like it dont happen here regular unfortunately it does

[@jemima_g]

This a world wide problem.. we All have to do better to protect our daughters!

[@jemima_g]

@Isis Montgomery Agreed!

[@AccentYouLovingheart]

And protect our sons as well.

[@lannyogarro1609]

And sons to. Children need protection

[@mateonelson7390]

Not only daughters, even boys are abused...

[@fancycar8]

What are the names

[@SherrainePhillips]

As a Jamaican I’m sad to say that this issue is real. It’s so complex. There are a lot of problems with our culture and the attitudes of people. 😞

[@marlynhee6737]

they need female officer to speak with the victim not a male officer so she feels more comfortable speaking with a female

[@realtalkforyou8306]

also it will empower woman to come together and fright against children abuse. they need to employ woman social workers deffo

[@jesussavesyeshedoes]

real talk for you absolutely, you have a great point. If Jamaican women become 100% intolerant there is no way so many children will be sexually assaulted. There is power in numbers, and women joining forces may just be the answer.

[@init-rc7gc]

Yea I agree too he said shes not a talker I laughed he laughed i LOL

[@missbertagrandpikiny2582]

for real ,it's so hard to report what happened to a man it uncomfortable and intimidating .

[@joshepayuub]

I agreee...

[@giovannanicolas8299]

That's why my kids don't be around relatives.

[@Aboriginal_American_Hebrew]

FACTS

[@april_dawn]

Right!!!!

[@beverleyreid7572]

Giovanna Nicolas. Yes girl. There is a pedophile in every family. And no one wants to address the issue

[@86Rosalina]

My sister has a 4 year old daughter and she doesnt even let the good guys babysit. She takes her along if she doesnt trust the person. I am her very responsible sister but she didnt let me babysit because I forget to constantly patrol around the house to see what the kids are doing. Maybe she is right.

[@hannaw193]

Big facts

[@realtalkforyou8306]

child abuse Awareness needs to be tought in school. and at home

[@Marnimarni18]

real talk for you from primary school to high school even in college university

[@april_dawn]

I taught my Son & my Daughter around 4/5 yrs old all the nicknames for private parts, and that no one can touch their “No no special place!” And, how bad ppl will try to touch them there, and to don’t believe them if they say they will harm your Mom or family if you tell, b/c they can’t & won’t!!!!

[@ingerboredickson1533]

Taught. Yes taught in school.

[@lunalea1250]

A man lived in our Lane tried it with me! He used to come and watch tv then tried to 'groom' me, I was 10-12, but some how I knew what he was doing, I woke up in the dawn, took a bottle of my mother's cutex and wrote on his house side, C is a ________, it caused a big uproar, he knew it was me, he never came back to house or tried it again, saw him at a fundraising, asked who I was and when they told him, he almost fainted, If I told my mom, she would have killed him, that I know 4 sure, Im 55 now and thankful I wasnt violated!

[@tlholegomophule]

God sent little soldier girl!

[@lunalea1250]

​@@tlholegomophuleI feel it for my Sisters, so thankful we are shedding light on these terrible secrets...☮💜

[@raquelgiambalvo4300]

We should be making these stories more public and should never remain silent.

[@shellydino3573]

I pray for the girls and women of Jamaica every week. This breaks my heart.

[@Beambeam54]

Shelly Dino dude chill out it is a horrible thing but that's a small percentile of the country every countries have their problems that they need to fix and they are doing their best to fix it right now

[@MrNanah38]

I wasn't going to comment but I am now compelled to, this is an accurate report of this problem in Jamaica, there is a lot of denial in the community, this is evil at its finest. The poor, the policeman need more training to deal with this kind of issue. There is a lot of mental cases in Jamaica, when you highlight these issues some people are quick to say not to talk about the bad part of Jamaica, they want to talk only about the great music and white sand beaches. The real problem is not poverty dont let anyone fool you. The people dont trust the police system. And this is a major problem.

[@trinagorden5883]

A mom in Jamaica just got locked up for allowing her 11 yrs old daughter to go wth a older man..

[@oyinireland1561]

😳😳😳

[@roseabasi9190]

That is a careless Mother

[@saikouceesay2516]

Jamaica need to low the music volume​, so that they can hear each other. this is sad

[@annreed1084]

Nothing new in Jamaica, even Police go with school girl

[@11216mel]

😳😳

[@shanicebrown1585]

True

[@vernalwalters]

This comment is so true

[@Lifestylewithjada]

Factssss

[@dr.avaeaglebrownauthortrai1993]

This breaks my heart , truly breaks my heart .Takes me back to so many emotions.

[@Spiritual_876]

Dr.Ava Eagle Brown Author, Trainer & Speaker I cried watching her crying..sad

[@DavidMuirPhotographer]

Thx for sharing your life and advocating for the youth Julie!!!

[@Caribbeanprincess1]

I agree. She deserves to be commended

[@prestonmatthews725]

All the things mentioned in this video is true. We have a lot of people going through trauma and we don’t encourage people to talk about their issues. Jah know this was depressing to watch. I am studying to become a social worker and by Jah’s grace I hope for change.

[@tashtash8113]

First off a male officer should not be interviewing her.

[@misshappinessveryhappy1507]

I feel like these people who are supposed to be in charge are just playing lip service

[@blacksheep2224]

am Jamaican and it's true but mostly in the country side. but in Kingston in the ghetto it happens and when we know about it most time we beat them or kill them. I had a encounter with cop's already about this subject. I WAS AT A FRIEND'S GATE WAY AND A CAR PULLED UP WITH 4 COP'S AND A GIRL AND THE COP'S HANDCUFF ME AND SAY I RAPE THE GIRL. AND ITS THE FIRST I SEE THIS GIRL BUT THE COP'S ASK THE GIRL IF IT WAS ME AND SHE SAY NO SHE DON'T KNOW ME. BUT THE COP'S KEEP TELLING HER IT'S MOST BE ME. AND THEY TAKE ME AWAY BUT AFTER TRYING TO CONVINCE THE GIRL TO SAY IT WAS ME THEY APOLOGIZE TO ME AND LET ME GO AND ASK ME IF I WANT THEM TO TAKE ME BACK AT MY FRIEND HOUSE BUT I SAY NO BECAUSE I HAD WEED/GANJA IN MY POCKET! It was a night I will never forget

[@fancydoll54]

black sheep this mostly happen in the town area..not the country especially poor areas

[@rosewilkins916]

Valine Richards

[@dwillis55dw]

fancydoll54 IR SHOULD NOT BE ALOUD TO HAPPEN NO WHERE NO FUCKEN WHERE GER IT

[@AuntyJuuliet]

I now live in the US and this curse is the most damaging to my family and it started from my great grandmother

[@brityardietellnolievision5396]

Poverty is a part of it. I lived in Jamaica for two years. What I witnessed was heartbreaking. Mothers in competition with their daughters, choosing their predator boyfriends over their own children. Mothers sending their children out to find man to support them. It was so traumatic I have never been back to Jamaica as it’s far too traumatic

[@annbuck1970]

Shame. System is messed up. Yet the Jamaican government is worried about the use of plastic bags.

[@NekaLeslieMusic]

Jamaica definitely has this problem! I was raised there! I've witnessed it. This is why I won't allow my daughter to spend time there.

[@aurareid5652]

🙌🏾

[@jlovey123]

She has a camera in her face; people forcefully questionning her...ofcourse she doesn't want to talk.

[@JamaicanMillionaire]

this is not only happening in Jamaica. It is rambant throughout the Caribbean.

[@daniellevaughn4598]

J Bartley it's rampant throughout the world

[@Caribbeanprincess1]

@@daniellevaughn4598 ESPECIALLY IN JAMAICA...who gives a darn where else it's happening? This is Jamaicans problem, they like to point fingers instead of facing reality.

[@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799]

Caribbeanprincess1 haha 😂 Jamaicans funny ppl

[@deejay5102]

@@Caribbeanprincess1 this is a world problem as well tho...no one is pointing fingers here...I'm not from JA...this is happening everywhere...

[@joemoe4972]

Chris Oghenetega Maloney . Well I guess you found something funny with the name ending with Princess?

[@RaySmith79]

ban music that degrade women

[@jahsilent1]

though it can be relative but agreed

[@urbancommute5239]

Renaldo Smith ....No' ban irresponsible so called parents !

[@GAZAMAN93X]

Renaldo Smith what's that going to solve?

[@SR-kz9un]

Jill's Sandwiches Exactly

[@smokeyhat]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@territheintrovert4886]

yet Jamaica has the most churches per square km than anywhere in the world.

[@iamabee4452]

that is true.....and its sad when you hear the recent news going on regarding certain authorities in the church

[@billkattkatt1693]

@Alisha Harkey - What's the difference? It's pretty much the same thing don't you think?

[@billkattkatt1693]

@Alisha Harkey - Churches and cults all operate on the same premise. They both require belief in things not seen or proven. They both require faith in a superior being. Everyone of us in the developed world are indoctrinated from a very early age into this belief system. Very few of us have ever made It to a place where we question and examine what we were taught. Very few know the origins of what we commonly call religion. Even fewer know what it's true purpose is....or why it is such a powerful tool...I can tell you it shares the same beginnings and footprints as most cults. You see, religion, like it's cousin superstition, draws you in the direction of your beliefs.... and gods are very fragile things, unlikely to survive logic, or reason.

[@billkattkatt1693]

@Alisha Harkey - Neither am I, Ms. Harkey, but everyone of us should pause to examine and question what is being force-fed into our belief system from an early age. I did at an early age. It got me kicked out of Sunday school...by far the biggest favor anyone has ever done for me....by light years! The questions i asked were; "Why is this called the king James bible?" and "Why were certain books deleted from the bible?" Pastor either didn't know or thought it best to ask me to leave his class. If I find that man today I will thank him...and I mean sincerely thank him. Turns out some of the other people in the class had similar questions😆 they were just too cowed to open their mouths and ask. A fact from real history... Martin Luther was NOT happy with the way things were being run in the church (you should look this up, it's a very instructive story), so he questioned the clergy ... the "old guys in charge" - they promptly "excommunicated" him! Long story condensed, he formed his church, at great risk to his life and liberty. The Lutheran church ..... Now you should ask why, and you should go research the answer..... Listen, ALL religions are the same thing. Different beliefs, different God's, different "procedures" etc etc. etc. Same damned thing...same corrupt manipulations of the minds of "the flock" for different "outcomes" by different MEN...don't lose sight of this one fact! Your personal belief system is apparently tied to a tall, dark haired, fair skinned, blue eyed guy you are told is called Jesus.....only son of a very jealous and murderous God....😆who, we are told allowed men to nail him to a cross !😲 If you read your bible carefully, I mean really read it, in particular the old testament. You will find it to be one of the most genocidal books ever written. Have you ever questioned who wrote these books? Have you ever asked who translated the "sacred" scrolls? Do you know why John Q. Public is NEVER given access to the Vatican archives? We are NEVER even told what's in them. Why is that.....? Did you know that parts of your "king James bible" is incorrectly translated? Did you know that other parts were later "changed"? I can point to two examples here...there is a verse that indicates "...thou shall overcome evil...." or something to that effect. This is an error. I do not know if it was intentional but my suspicions lean toward questioning their motives... The actual translation reads, "....thou mayest overcome evil..." There are orders of magnitudes of difference between "shall" and "mayest" in this one context alone. One is an order - "thou shall" The other - "thou mayest" points to the one gift we were ALL born with..."free will"...it suggests that we exercise that gift. The church MUST at all cost remove, or "put into question" this "free will" component from the mind of the flock if it is to do what it does oh so VERY well.... The other example is from the book of Matthew (I believe) where it says; "...women submit yourselves to your husbands as unto the Lord...." Would you believe me if I told you that NO such passage exists in earlier versions of the bible? Now ask yourself why that is....then look at the situation ALL women find themselves in society all over this planet!!!! This is why I question EVERY single thing these "holy" psychopaths spew out. You are dealing with an organization that is at every moment, riddled with politics, lies and intrigue, run by some VERY twisted men. Fact! Did you know that for the first-time in 600 years there are two living popes.....do you even know why this is? Ratzinger had to step down because the size of the scandal that was rolling down upon them would have literally wiped out the Catholic church. This was not just about the molestation of young boys. If you will seek out other sources of news you will see that there are nuns coming forward with tales of slavery and sexual servitude.... within the church!!! Now you are free to follow a church run by people like this....i won't....and if you understood the miracle that is your life... you may not be so quick to turn that precious life over to an institution run by men such as these. Just sayin'....

[@billkattkatt1693]

@Alisha Harkey I seek only truth...and not the kind that came to so many at the point of a sword😂👍 If you have the time, go read "Fields of Blood" by Karen Armstrong This book will give you a well researched, scholarly look at the history of your church....and some of the personalities that have been at it's helm...

[@carolmorgan3714]

This detective makes me sick. He is not good for these cases and he handled this interview poorly. Shame on him please give up your job to someone who can do a better job.

[@lunalea1250]

Sadly, he is the "norm", will be there until he retires, how can they be stupid enough to have a young girl who have been abused by a man, interviewed by a man...😔

[@draggoneperformancetv1198]

Why is it when they talking about a Afro/black country. They say things like it's imbeded in the Culture! !!!!!. This happens in every country. Good video. But fix the narrative

[@kaydenpat]

I noticed that too. Child molestation happens all over the dang world.

[@draggoneperformancetv1198]

@s 97 I know they are talking about Jamaica. .... but when you watch other countries with the same problems where it show case white men going to Asian countries doing this. Or even the UN soldiers in Hati. They don't label it this way. And I said. It's a good video. To bring awareness to the problem.

[@femylafi]

By white I don't mean racist either. But the implicit bias that can blind you to bias statements.. Regarding culture or any subject.

[@givemedignityinc5685]

We must continue to shed light on childhood sexual abuse. Our silence means continued complicity with those who prey on our children. Thank you for being a beacon Lucy Chapman and the rest of your team.

[@holamad]

The police should have female investigators and interviewers

[@Engagenumberone]

Jamaica is an oversexed society. What you expect when the lyrics of songs chat explicit body parts and acts of sexuality. It's embedded in the culture and is reflected in the music.

[@Beambeam54]

quad comparator no my dear that is situated in a subculture not the entire culture a subculture learn the difference

[@mzgee31]

This has been happening waaaay before the music got like this i got molested long when music was or would be considered dirty however i can see how the music can contribute to this kind of behavior

[@justasiam374]

True,

[@JourneywithMAMAZURI-hb8nr]

It's strange to me how as a people we were always dressed in the least amount of clothing, and rape was at a minimum. When did the abuse start? This may be the answering to stopping it.

[@liveontheverandah]

It’s the other way around- sexual abuse on such a scale is affecting the culture- the culture is reflecting the abuse

[@MonjosieW]

This is what I hate about the police system. It is a very big problem and you will be there going in circles 24/7 till you either give up or find your own means. I will never forget when I called for emergency and instead of the police doing their job and take the urgency of the matter into consideration the woman said oh call this number for this station. It is sickening!!! Police system and ambulance system not connected and it is disgusting

[@TheGabriellepp]

that detective bowen is victim blaming, blaming the child for 'bruking out' and not on the man who took advantage of her. SMH and they wonder why she wouldn't want to talk or why they don't see themselves as victims

[@sparkle5278]

This same issue is rampant in Mexico

[@912deborah]

Sparkle LaBelle I remember a young girl 9 she was pregnant from Mexico. But child predator are everywhere

[@Caribbeanprincess1]

Who gives a darn???....this is about Jamaica

[@raregrimebeats1352]

Caribbeanprincess1 calm down. These problems happen in other countries , it’s a thing in common , not a thing to cause war lol

[@deejay5102]

@@Caribbeanprincess1 oh hush up, its not that serious. So what this video is about Jamaica...try and see the trees from the forest...

[@GordonBeckles]

@@Caribbeanprincess1 That is a completely out of order comment. This problem, is rampant EVERYWHERE. DO YOU THINK WE (HUMANITY) EXIST IN A VACUUM. We have the same problem in North America inside AND outside Caribbean/Latin American and Asian/South Asian communities. DO NOT PRESUME TO PRESENT YOURSELF AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE REST OF US IF YOU'RE GOING TO DISGRACE US. Think, think, think, and FEEL... before you speak.

[@boldandcourageous4176]

at 14 shes not a consenting adult .

[@acertree1980]

Good grief! This is 2020 and is this the best Jamaica can do??? It hurts my soul to see a victim abused (trauma) and then beaten by her mother (more trauma) and then (to add more trauma) have to sit down with her mother and speak to a man behind a desk about the abuse. This is NOT rocket science!!!! Where is the compassion and empathy?? It's like that man didn't even take it seriously..."she's not a talker "😠😤😠

[@devorah935]

need to shame the abusers publicly

[@louise-yo7kz]

Vigilante justice

[@kman8446]

This is sad and pure wickedness.

[@classicxlolita]

When you are suddenly sexually abused, the FIRST thing you want to do is forget. Forget it ever happened. So, to go to anyone (even your parents) and come to terms with what happened and dealing with all the drama that goes with it while you're still trying to sort through your emotions... It's difficult for a child with supportive parents and government. But for a child with difficult parents and an unsupportive government, I can understand why the children don't speak up and just hope the problem goes away.

[@ingerboredickson1533]

That's so sad that they can't/won't try go to o try their parent's.

[@ingerboredickson1533]

Parents not parent's

[@pnicely]

I can confirm what they said about St. Thomas....My mother was born there and I still have family members there and trust me there is a lot of child rapes that takes place there and everybody looks the other way, including the mothers of the victims as they would get financial benefits from the sexual transactions.....and if the victim ever complain the mother would cuss her out for being so ungrateful.....I know of one such case...

[@temujinadonijah6365]

How can the people questioning the female victims all be male? And with parents present who are pressuring the victim and who the victim must return to live with?

[@MrMannface]

Where are your brother, uncles,fathers. What are they doing ? Where are the men that care?

[@ertfgghhhh]

There are none. Cant u tell?

[@ish562]

Child Abuse is a Global issue especially in the U.S....

[@Stevie24724]

Jamaica you need to learn how to speak to the children properly, of course she not opening up. Reassure her that your there for her, it wasn't her fault etc. Don't concern about the man in front of the child. Its so sad I don't understand why people have so many children and they don't have money for anything especially food the child most probably was really hungry KMT

[@soulhacksyxxx6848]

lol my name is Shannon Mullings and things my family told me before they disowned me, is "it is your fault, you're disgusting and a lair." They take responsibility for nothing.

[@epfizerdoolittleajl2165]

+SoulHack Six omg :-(

[@Stevie24724]

Hi Shannon, Im sorry your family told you that it was wrong but it was the up bringing they were brought up with its their culture I don't understand it. But with times people need to move on and learn how to do things differently. We always believe the child first above anyone and anything regardless of mother, father , brother sister and just pray God helps us to get it right. This problem has been going on in Jamaica for centuries and its only getting worse.

[@RayCharlies]

Definitely agree with the lady at 10:24. The fact the child even accused the person (if it wasn't true) should be a concern for you. Second, they know the thing is rampant, why play it down?

[@ONEOFAKINDSISTAH]

This is a few years old. It would be good to have a follow up investigation to see what the situation is now in Jamaica if things have gotten worse or better.

[@aurareid5652]

I was thinking the same exact thing.

[@roxans557]

If anyone is curious, they haven't..

[@jeanettedawson8500]

Shame on Jamaican government for being so slow and slack about sexual abuse. This comes out of ignorance, poverty and psychology illnesses. This issue need to be educated more aggressively, because it leaves life-long scars.

[@psstpsstheyyou3517]

Government officials are perpetrators that is why the slow to react.

[@therealeastchick2778]

It is very sad an it happens across the world. At least Jamaica has TV adverts addressing these issues, in the the UK we have 1 little advert asking for donations. the adverts in Jamaica are telling kids to speak up. adults to keep a look out.

[@faza553]

Organize vigilante MOTHERS.

[@herumemcorporation125]

Do you realize that Jamaica is a Christian nation and have prayer in schools yet this is happening, do you realize that Jamaican parents beat their children to a pulp for discipline yet they do this. What this tells us is that Christianity is a ploy to keep children docile and obedient to abuse just as they beat them into submission

[@leannahamilton7488]

How silly

[@itisaprocess8204]

So much pain. Never blame yourself for other's actions. Your are the victims. They took something form you. They took your freedom.

[@fjones]

....and innocence 😌

[@illyXCruff]

It’s sad that a lot of people are offering opinions an ideas of what to do or what happened! I had to live with my abuse all my life! The mindset has to change the system has to change! These girls weren’t given a chance to be children! We need more LOVE and support from our guardians! There’s a lot of factors involved!

[@msdoxy8013]

Keep talking and telling, it will end!

[@kirbywiggins5643]

I'm 62 yo and the same thing happened to me. I loss my virginity to an 18 yo when I was 12. It still bothers me today. From 15 or 16 to about 57 I never saw him again but I told him how I felt about what he did and how it effected me. He apologized but I'm still dealing with affects.

[@86Rosalina]

I never understood why my parents did not allow me to speak or hang out with men even in my teenage years. When I became wiser I realised they were not exaggerating. These guys were on a mission. I felt bad for girls who didnt have overprotective parents like me. They became mothers in their teens.

[@marlynhee6737]

that officer is something else seem as if he's blaming the victim like I said that he needs more female officer that cares because that male officers seem as if those are his words that he doesn't really care he's blaming the victim

[@Caribbeanprincess1]

True, he didn't speak to her, but started talking about it seems the man was giving her gifts. smh ...trying to say she allowed herself to be lured.

[@unearthedtruths]

As a first gen american, I went there at age 5 and my female cousin same age I think tried to put her hand down my pants. My mother was abuse too. It is rampant.

[@rosalbahamer994]

Poor girl why did her mom beat her😣😣😣

[@zacksmacks]

the pot calling the kettle black. I've lived in Jamaica and I know that everything in this documentary is true probably worse. but you'd think a journalism company in qatar would focus on the same thing happening in there country even worse.

[@PHlophe]

some people pointed out the hypocrisy. it is always safer to point fingers than looking in your own household. this doco would have served all of us if they had done a dual doco about qatar on the same issue . with a focus on silence , and trauma. But no, they'd rather go the look at what these blacks are doing

[@freedomfromreligion3858]

Lechiffresix six so true yes we have rampant raping of young girls by thugs police officers prying on youngs girl pastor teacher it happens on every level but if you as a Jamaican try to show contrasts you are labelled as ignorant it happens in every country in every society on this planet yes it another obstacle Jamaica has to address I don't to 10 or 15 grown men raping a young teenage girl yes it happens nobody is deny it

[@dugebuwembo]

zack munez yeah especially with the first cousin marriage causing disability in the future generations.... People and society have hypocrisy.......

[@daniellevaughn4598]

Have you watched every Al Jazeera video?

[@Caribbeanprincess1]

@Jay Thank you for hitting the nail on the head. Instead of paying attention to what is going on, they are busy pointing fingers to exemplify that Jamaica is not the only country with such a problem, as if anyone said it was. smh.

[@lindabrown0]

Jamaica can't be fixed...........Problems from every quarter.........Talk, talk, talk but nothing will change.......

[@rashidaokolo2893]

Smh,this is a nightmare which continues to go on!Who feels it knows it!These males need 2B CASTRATED!Any part of body used 2Violate must B cut off!😫💔Judgement 4 all involved

[@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586]

I am an American woman and was sexually assaulted (and verbally harassed) by one of the male concierge. When I went to the owner of the concierge company (who is either from the Island or African)that I am telling the Truth, he acted like he was going backhand slap me. He was then protected by management and most of the other concierge's employees. I was then suddenly labeled as a 'troublemaker' even though I was not the only single woman this had happened to. I started to blame myself but this is what they wanted me to do. There are other women who are even complicit in attempts at bullying, intimidation, attempts at gaslighting me, and a major backlash. And, now it's pretend nice and fake smiles. When I realized I wasn't the first, I stood back up for myself and realized they are all cowards because they knew I am telling the truth from the start. I spoke with a seasoned cop when I was about to give up and he told me to stand my ground and also warned me of what they would do. And, almost everything he said came true including trying to make me look bad, using people who I thought were friends(but turned their backs)to record and take pictures of me. I say thanks because I know and they know I am telling the truth. I didn't realize there are cultures who don't believe in the human rights of people.

[@santanniesmith8091]

I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE PARISHES OR HOW MANY! focus on the children INDIVIDUALLY OMG! smh

[@fancydoll54]

blame the parents yes some of the pimp their children.when people who had no right to have children

[@1000shoeswoman]

Daughters wat about talking about abusie in young boys

[@NAprincess324]

You're absolutely right! I know a lot of guys who have been sexually abused by relatives a lot of them happened to be older teen aged girls. So this isn't just "the creepy man" and "the little girl" I really hate how they brush it off when rape and molestation results in promiscuity depression stds unwanted pregnancy and suicide. It's a serious and very unfortunate thing. Once a child makes an accusation they should be removed from the home and away from the perpetrator

[@solwesfe9352]

You ladies have made a very critical observation. I know very young boys who were constantly touched on their genitals by female members of their family, openly, as if it were meant to be a joke and you know how masculinity is in Jamaica so they don't see it as a molestation. These boys would then start molesting younger female siblings and relatives. When Prof. Herbert Gayle wrote that single parent mothers were abusing boys there was outcry from the academic feminists. We must be careful to create a future of balance and equity for all.

[@mendingwall3823]

lorna shoeswomen Keep in mind that a documentary about girls doesn't mean it doesnt happen to boys. This channel has made videos focusing on boys and I dont say " what about women". Everytime there is a documentary about a particular group people always say What about another. Its not an insult.

[@solwesfe9352]

Mending Wall I think the implication of what she's said is that there isn't any significant emphasis, if any, being placed on 'abused boys' within the Jamaican context but applicably extensive to all 'abused boys' as well. Not that this channel has made documentaries focusing on boys. How can there be a wholesome society without balancing the dynamics? From her perception, as I assume she's a woman, boys are not given enough attention regarding this issue especially given that majority of households are single parent and headed by women. This particular documentary is biased.

[@samtiler5735]

lorna shoeswomen yes I have being abused by a lot of woman in my young life It was nasty I heat it still trouble me today

[@deanemorgan9450]

Although I am appalled about this subject matter, I believe Britain needs to clean up it's own yard before judging and criticizing other countries.

[@epfizerdoolittleajl2165]

What's Britain got to do with It?

[@Darkdemonoflite]

DANG what did you even read?!?!

[@daniellevaughn4598]

Ava Karkekian I think because of the narrators accent 😂

[@solwesfe9352]

The generalization and ignorant pronouncement are unfounded. oftentimes our words have a way mirroring us. We should be more shrewd with our penchant for having an opinion.

[@Caribbeanprincess1]

Where all of you IDIOTS come from??? how is Britain cleaning up it's yard going to fix Jamaica's problem???

[@nickyblackford1462]

For such a small country the cases are almost uncountable, something is wrong

[@glorialewis5444]

Lord of mercy lord saviour come down🙏🙏🙏

[@keitumetsem1344]

Good luck Jamaica

[@glorialewis5444]

😢😢😢I'm applaud by this.😠😠😠

[@TomRivieremusic]

Just honestly ask yourself this one question: When has any government EVER cared about saving lives? Never. "The problem with speaking truth to power is that it still just leaves you with the truth and them with the power." - Richard Wolf

[@nickjames3791]

You will more see a man picking up a young boy under his wing and show him a thing or two how to eat a food in some way but older women don't do that they look at the young girl as a treat in some way. Sad

[@blairboyd4982]

I have worked into sexual cases on several occasions and, it is really disturbing in court. That is why some of the women just hold their corners, because it is a very embarrassing situation in court. Because during the trial all the clothes that the women have on during the time of rape,it haveto displayed in the court .Because they are going holdup the girl underwear and bra etc,etc ,and asked her if those were the clothes she was wearing during the time of rape. Some people does not know how degrading it is for a little young girl standing up in court ,infront of all those big people and, answer I all those questions. It is not easy at all, people who does not have the ideas working in court at those trials will say kinds of nonsense. Sometimes those little girls breakdown in tears,crying like baby, by the kinds of questioning. That is why some girls just let it slides like that, because everyone is going see her a bad person and. Nobody from the areas is not going to want to deal her again, well who have the nerve to go to court. Are very much free to do so, because it is a very embarrassing situation in court infront of all those people.

[@judsjo]

The agencies lack will and backbone. I tried reporting a case anonymously and just had to give up. The person taking the call even threatened to report me if I did not give her my contacts

[@1000shoeswoman]

Those ppl in office mearly have a job that they get paid for to look important were there is just talk not helping vunerble children but u no wat it starts from the top

[@Caribbeanprincess1]

So true.,...they just sit at their desk and twiddle their thumbs...then try to sound intelligent. None of them have a care in the world. the LAZIEST most self centered bastards. Anything to do with JA government workers is a long journey to nowhere. I once made a police report for my stolen purse and needed the signed copy. The officer told me it would probably take over 1-2 weeks for the superintendent to sign the doc. I had to go to the station physically and demanded to see superintendent. Took 4 days to get a signed police report. I often wonder if it's just a post traumatic stress society that is hopeless. I asked the officer, so the statement is written right here, yet it will take that long just to get a copy?????.... From the airports, the banks, the post office, the police stations they are ALL retarded and VERY defensive when their idiocy is pointed out. I think because jobs are scarce on the island they take great pride in feeling superior to the locals who are underprivileged. They are the most callous to old people and children. They can talk about white people all day, but atleast white people were primarily callous to nonwhites. MOST Black people on a global scale believe the eviler they can be towards each other, the more powerful they are. A group of powerless fools who bow to white people all day and believe in SERVITUDE over true freedom.

[@meinradsocial3740]

Jamaican music is the main drive

[@drobinson2787]

jamaica we can't count on the government 2 help us we have 2 help ourselves i dont have the answer but,but the government is not the answer....

[@Jo-annSamurai3069]

I can't believe the mother of the 7 children beat her daughter after she had been sexually abused/raped. And the police man saying the girl was following friends... The man involved was grooming his victims. Giving them gifts. He is probably close to the family. He could even be a relative or someone respected in the community.

[@hemanthajames6954]

May i have permission to use a few clips from this video not with anyone speaking? It will be credited.

[@MariaGonzalez-nv3nl]

This has to change, so this land w its children n people can be blessed f generations now n ones t come. Put God first Jamaica, Educate yourself.

[@longdragon3]

This makes me sad and worry for my girlfriend's three niece. People please don't send girl child on their own to get things from shop even if it is next to your house - bad people might do something to them - keep them close and guarded like a diamond! In my culture we never left our eyes off the girl child until they are married and taken away by the husband. I love my sweet Jamaican girl and love sweet Jamaica! I wish all this bad things disappear and the nice people get to live in peace.

[@1Shao_]

This had me in tears.

[@AthenaLolita2]

sadly this is throughout the caribbean

[@mzc9093]

Very good video.

[@tahesi7232]

Shouldn't a woman officer be interviewing the young girls who are victims? We can point fingers at so many of the causes as to why men are acting like degenerates and praying on young girls. As a student of African history I know that African people need healing from the trauma of slavery. That is where that behavior began. However, society should not forgive the men who commit such a heinous act. I suggest jail for life or death.

[@jorgecampos8468]

I'm glad my grandma educate me to respect values and she make sure I was responsible for my actions and respect my civilians now I'm happy married and respect my wife decitions and this lady doing mothers work because she understand the situation with this girl

[@nicolejohnson9763]

Amen.... Please help the children world-wide in any way!

[@jayoils123]

Jamaica is like this how they are making it seems this is not Brazil or peru

[@leahdurkan28]

The woman in the red top spoke with admirable emotional intelligence. This is the only way to deal with the backward ideas of all societies. Appreciate you, woman in red🌞

[@DJSharniee]

Yes This is terrible information, this will always be.This kinda of behaviour is common Place world wide, and needs to be stamped out. A child is a child, and they need more protection.

[@SuzieQ90]

Could the dancehall music be apart of the incidents ? 🤔

[@jorgepadro8380]

Julie you are a strong 💪 woman 👏 and May Gods love 💕always watch over you and protect you😇. God has you there for a reason and also to be ( A-roll -model )for those young girls 👩‍👧‍👧=😇 but also to make a change in the government and those in power . This is so sad 😢 but as a people in Jamaica 🇯🇲 you must come together to in- force the LAW so to have a better and peaceful ☮️ Life 😇. May a God bless you all in your struggle and in your search of peace and happiness ✝️🙏🇺🇸👏, Amen 🙏..🇺🇸🇵🇷

[@hughwberry2]

Thanks for shedding light on this issue. Maybe next you will do as thorough a documentary on the child marriage, rape and abuse in the Muslim/Arabic countries....