Suspected Assault by Staff Member at a Mie Facility of Disabled Resident, Confirmed by Security Camera, Another Staff Member also Committed “psychological abuse”

From CBC Web via Yahoo! Japan

September 1 2023

Mie Pref – In August, it was discovered that there was a suspicion that a staff member assaulted a resident at a facility for the disabled in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture.

According to Mie Prefecture Inaba-en, a facility for the disabled in Inaba-cho, Tsu City, there was a whistleblower report on August 25 that there was a suspicion of abuse. It was shown how to assault an adult resident with a disability.

There was a bruise around the side of the resident, but an X-ray examination showed no abnormalities in the bones.

Measures have been taken by the Mie Prefecture facility, such as staff whom committed the assault taking leave of absence, holding an abuse prevention committee, and interviewing the staff.

About 150 people, ranging from children with intellectual disabilities to the elderly, live in this facility. Mie Prefecture certified that there was abuse.

A representative said, “While we were working to prevent a recurrence, something that should not have happened happened.We are currently discussing future measures.”