Before the university entrance exam, the Metropolitan Police Department and railway operators are calling on users to be careful, as there is a risk of molesting students heading to the exam venue by train.

The Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation have decided to strengthen measures against molestation from the 11th in line with the common university entrance exams that will be held on the 14th and 15th of this month. We handed out flyers and other items to customers who were commuting to school and called for attention.



According to the Metropolitan Police Department, in the past exam season, it was confirmed that there were cases of molesting students heading to the exam venue by train, and even now, there are posts on social media that hint at or incite the molesting of students. is found.



The Metropolitan Police Department is working with railway operators and others to focus on vigilance.

Yuki Sosaki, head of the Public Safety and General Affairs Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, said, ``Despicable molesting of students is absolutely unacceptable. I want you to be careful and try not to overlook the damage."

to avoid harm

What should I do to avoid becoming a victim of molestation?


We asked Ms. Yayoi Matsunaga, the representative director of the General Incorporated Association Molester Prevention Activity Center in Osaka, about the key points when heading to the test site by train.



Q.What


points should I be aware of when taking the train to the test site?


A.


First of all, I would like you to try to ▽


ride with friends or parents,


▽ go in casual clothes so that you won't be recognized as an examinee, and ▽


choose


a "women-only car".


Depending on the area, there are many places where women-only carriages have not been introduced or only operate on weekdays, so it would be a good idea to do a preliminary inspection beforehand if possible.


Also, it is an effective way to avoid riding in a vehicle near the ticket gate where criminals can easily escape in a crowd, and choose an "inconvenient vehicle" that is further away.



Q.Is


there anything I can do after getting on the train?


A. Yes


, of course.


In particular, I want you to devise the "standing position in the train".


I think it's better to avoid areas near doors and joints where there are no escape routes because there are likely to be blind spots, and choose areas near conspicuous seating areas.



Q.


I hear that molesters are clever.

Is there a way to tell them apart?


A.


Certainly, there are many actions such as putting your body in close contact with the shaking and pushing your hands against it, so it may be difficult to make a judgment.


However, if you hit your hand three times, it is important to think that it was “deliberate” and deal with it early.



Q.


What should I do if I am actually a victim?


A. If


you get scared and can't move, the action will escalate, so it is effective to


▽ speak or shake it off with your hand,


▽ if it is difficult, block it with a bag,


▽ squat down on the spot.


Also, dropping the bag from your hand and making a loud noise may stop the behavior.



Q.


So it's important to convey the intention to "stop".


Is there a way to get that message out on a daily basis?


A.The


Molestation Prevention Activity Center produces its own "Molester Prevention Badge" and distributes it free of charge.


If you apply online, you will receive it by the second exam.


Please attach it to your bag for the upcoming exam season.



Q.Finally


, if there is anything I can do for the students and adults around me, please let me know.


A.Unfortunately


, there is no guarantee that you will never be harmed.


If you become a victim, please contact the police even if it's been some time after the exam.


Also, on the day of the exam, I would like the adults around me to raise their heads from their smartphones to keep a watchful eye on them and to watch over the examinees warmly.