There were 305 cases of child neglect reported last year.
This was revealed today by the Department of Child Services during a Faith Based Leaders Workshop which was held at the Southern Cross Hotel.
The Department of Child Services has acknowledged the role played by the Faith Based Organizations, in assisting the state in taking in those children that are victims of negligence.
The report shows that there were 176 cases of Physical Abuse and 141 sexual abuse cases.
It also shows that there were 109 cases of Teenage Pregnancy and 30 cases of victims of Parental conflicts last year.
The Faith Based Workshop that concludes this afternoon aims to build relations and ideas to further develop child protection.
