The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled guidelines on points to keep in mind when dealing with child guidance centers, etc. was notified to local governments nationwide.
Regarding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has notified the whole country not to take negative measures against the children of believers on the grounds of religion. ” format.
According to it, using words such as "going to hell" to force people to participate in religious activities, and prohibiting entertainment such as comics and games on the grounds of religion constitute psychological abuse. is.
In addition, forcing people to participate in religious activities until late at night constitutes physical abuse, and if donations to religious groups interfere with their daily lives and schooling, they are regarded as neglect.
On top of that, as a point to keep in mind when responding, it is necessary to take measures such as temporary protection, giving top priority to the safety of children, while acknowledging that there is concern that abuse may escalate due to guidance from child guidance centers. and
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to disseminate the guidelines on its website and SNS, and says, ``If there is a consultation from the child or the school, we would like you to respond promptly.''
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato "We will also inform related organizations such as schools"
At a press conference, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said, "Based on the opinions of those who actually suffered, we have included points to keep in mind when child guidance centers and municipalities consult. Regardless of the reason, child abuse is never tolerated, and we would like to firmly support those who are suffering from religious problems." .
Religious second-generation woman ``protection of children is a great hope''
At a meeting held by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and others, a so-called second-generation religious woman said, ``I was forced to participate in religious activities right after I was born, and I have experienced most of the things that are clearly stated as abuse in the guidelines. I have great hopes that we can protect children who are being abused, and I would like to spread the content of the guidelines widely and continue my activities with the aim of creating a society in which no child feels like me again." did.