Notification to Child Guidance Center for suspected abuse
The number of children reported to child guidance centers by police nationwide last year for suspected abuse was 98,222, and the number of child abuse cases arrested was 1972, the highest ever.
Police reported to child guidance centers last year that the number of children under the age of 18 has reached 98,222, the highest number of children nationwide, according to the National Police Agency.
Of these, "psychological abuse" accounted for 72% of the cases, resulting in trauma from parents and witnessing fathers abusing their mothers.
In addition, police abroad arrested child abuse cases in 1972, and the number of children affected was 1991, all of which were the highest ever.
54 children have died in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, including the death of a fourth grader girl, and the situation remains severe.
In the case of abuse cases, it is characteristic that there are many cases where there is little evidence at home, but the police will actively investigate if there is any doubt, and furthermore, police officers and OBs will be placed at child guidance centers and other related organizations We are strengthening the cooperation between the two companies and promoting initiatives.