A symposium was held in Saitama City to consider what kind of support elderly people and people with disabilities who have committed crimes need in order to avoid committing crimes again and live in the community.
This symposium was held by the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office and other organizations, and approximately 300 people gathered at the venue in Saitama City.
Among those who commit crimes, it is said that it is difficult for the elderly and those with disabilities to reintegrate into society, and prosecutors are working to connect people with high welfare needs, such as those whose prosecution has been suspended, to relevant organizations. Masu.
First, a representative from the Ministry of Justice gave a lecture, saying, ``There are cases where elderly people and people with disabilities do not receive the necessary welfare support and end up reoffending.'' It is important to motivate people to want to receive support."
This was followed by a panel discussion with people in charge of social reintegration support and welfare workers from the Saitama, Yokohama, and Chiba District Public Prosecutors Offices.
Speakers said, ``When people are detained, it is difficult to gather and analyze information in a short period of time, and collaboration among many institutions is required.'' ``Many people are isolated and face complex problems.'' Opinions such as, ``We need to consider this as a regional issue.''
One participant, a volunteer probation officer in his 70s, said, ``I learned that the type of support needed varies depending on the person being treated.There are not many opportunities for people involved to share values, so opportunities like this are valuable.'' Ta.