Mother Seeks Justice After 6-Year-Old Daughter Allegedly Sexually Assaulted by 11-year-old Student at Jessie Ripoll Primary

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – A mother is expressing deep frustration and seeking justice after her 6-year-old daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by an 11-year-old student at Jessie Ripoll Primary School. The incident has sparked concerns about child safety and the handling of such cases within educational institutions.

According to reports, the 6-year-old was approached by the 11-year-old while waiting for her transportation home. The boy allegedly asked her a sexually suggestive question before taking her to a classroom. The child later reported to the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) that the boy had penetrated her and released her after she promised not to tell anyone.

The mother claims that a CISOCA worker indicated that the case might not result in significant action due to the ages of the children involved. However, CCTV footage from the school reportedly shows the 11-year-old leading the 6-year-old into the classroom, and the younger child exiting approximately six minutes later.

During a school meeting, the 11-year-old reportedly stated that he took the girl to the classroom to teach her about “good touch and bad touch” after overhearing her conversations about sex with friends. He also reportedly admitted to police that he had engaged in similar behavior previously.

Despite the child’s account and the CCTV evidence, the mother alleges that she has not received satisfactory justice. She claims the school’s only action was to issue a written reprimand to the 11-year-old and ban him from extracurricular activities. The Ministry of Education reportedly advised the mother not to remove her daughter from the school, citing its reputation, and cautioned her against speaking to the media.

The 6-year-old has since been withdrawn from Jessie Ripoll Primary and is currently undergoing counseling to address the trauma she has experienced.

Jessie Ripoll Primary officials have declined to comment on the matter. The mother is now seeking further action and accountability, expressing concerns about the safety of other children at the school. This incident has raised questions about the protocols in place to protect children within the Jamaican education system, and the support offered to victims and their families.