REASON FOR SELECTING THE AREA OF

RESEARCH

Too many children are being abused and neglected in Jamaica by family members, parents and
/or even their peers. The researcher was captivated by the growing victims of child abuse and
thrives to make a difference in today’s society. This, because of the growing epidemic in the
country, children have integrated themselves into violence, crime and drugs. Child abuse is
lowering self-esteems and breaking up homes; destroying Jamaica’s developing youth of today
and tomorrow. In this regard the community of Cambridge was targeted to carry out this research