P a g e | 40 Difficulties Sentences for offences of neglect, abuse and exploitation are inadequate deterrents for the crimes so that the offences are committed without regard for the consequences. Sentences of community service are not uncommonly imposed for serious assaults, for instance. The severe lack of qualified psychologists and psychiatrists in Lesotho is partially owing to no University degree offered in Lesotho in this practice area. With such a limited resource pool of trained professionals to diagnose and provide psycho-social support, rehabilitation efforts are severely hampered. Stigma surrounding the social integration of children in conflict with the law back into the community and in admission into schools impedes a child's development and well-being. 6.7 Information on the number of children per year during the period covered by the report according to age, sex, ethnic group, social segment, rural and urban environment. Data collection surrounding children's issues is sourced through Bureau of Statistics National Census 2010, Situational Analysis on OVC 2011, as well as NISSA who collect data on a continual and ongoing basis. This data is primarily in relation to recipients of cash grants. The number of orphans in Lesotho is growing. The UN World Food Program conducted a research study in 2001 and found there were 84,000 orphans. The Situational Analysis of OVC in 2004 found that there were 220,000 orphans. Of a total child population of 1,072,974 found in the Situational Analysis of VC in 2011, it was estimated that 363,526 (33% of child population) were orphans. Orphans in this more recent study included 213,248 paternal orphans and 64,647 maternal orphans and 85,631 double orphans. Orphan Status Source: Situational Analysis of VC 2011

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