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by Michael Gillan Peckitt February 5, 2024 1

Three municipalities in Aichi accuse ‘Megumi’ Corporation of “economic abuse” of people with disabilities over excessive collection of food costs

Three cities and towns in Aichi Prefecture, including Koda Town, Aichi Prefecture, have accused Megumi (Headquarters, Tokyo) of a major management company of group homes (GHs) for people with disabilities of overcharging food costs. This is the first time that financial abuse has been found in a series of issues, Governor Hideaki Omura stated in an announcement at a press conference on February 5th. According to Governor Omura, by the end of last year, there were reports that two other cities in the prefecture had recognized economic abuse. Details were not disclosed.

It has been confirmed that 26 Megumi-affiliated GH offices in the prefecture have been over-collecting by a total of approximately 218 million yen.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 31, 2024 0

Abuse Disability Japan Mental Health

After Assault on Inpatient at Tokyo Psychiatric Hospital, Director and Others to Resign

Takiyama Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where an incident of assault on an inpatient by a nurse occurred, received guidance from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that measures to prevent recurrence were insufficient, and the hospital’s director and board members.

An improvement plan to the metropolitan government was resubmitted, a plan that includes the resignation of the head of the department.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 31, 2024 0

Abuse Disability Japan

Shimane reports number of abuse of disabled by family members last year, lowest since records began

Last year, the number of cases in which people with disabilities were abused by family members in Shimane Prefecture was seven, the lowest since statistics began being kept, and the prefecture hopes to further prevent abuse by strengthening its systems.

On the other hand, the number of consultations and reports regarding people being abused at facilities increased by 10 from the previous year to 24, and 6 of these cases were considered abuse.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 30, 2024 0

Abuse Disability Internet Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: Gunma Disabled Man Files Criminal Charges After Being Called “Socially Unacceptable” Online

Prior to the criminal complaint, the man filed a civil suit against the online poster, seeking compensation for damages, and the Maebashi District Court ordered him to pay approximately 960,000 yen on December 8, 2023.

The criminal complaint was filed because the online contributor submitted a written defense in the civil trial, stating that the man was “such a socially unacceptable item”.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 28, 2024 1

Abuse Disability Internet Japan

Gunma Disabled Man Files Criminal Complaint Over Online Abuse After Being Called “socially unacceptable” During Civil Lawsuit

A man in his 40s who is severely disabled, filed a criminal complaint against an online contributor in Tokyo for defamation and insult on December 18, 2023.

Prior to the criminal complaint, the man filed a civil suit against the online poster, seeking compensation for damages, and the Maebashi District Court ordered him to pay approximately 960,000 yen on December 8, 2023.

The criminal complaint was filed because the online contributor submitted a written defense in the civil trial, stating that the man was “such a socially unacceptable item”.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 18, 2024 0

Abuse Care Disability Japan Megumi Corporation Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Finds Major Care Home Company for the Disabled ‘Megumi’, Overcharging for Food Expenses

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has determined that ‘Megumi’, a major group home management company for people with disabilities, was overcharging food costs from residents. It was revealed on January 17th, through interviews with related parties, that the government has recommended that a report be submitted by the end of this month. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare conducted a special audit and made recommendations at the end of last year.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 17, 2024 1

Abuse Care Disability Japan Megumi Corporation

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Finds ‘Megumi’, a Major Care Home for People with Disabilities Overcharging for Food Expenses

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has determined that ‘Megumi’, a major group home management company for people with disabilities, was overcharging food costs from residents. It was revealed on January 17th, through interviews with related parties, that the government has recommended that a report be submitted by the end of this month.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 1, 2024 1

Abuse Care Disability Japan

Tottori Prefecture reports six confirmed cases of abuse of persons with disabilities occurred in FY2022

Tottori Prefecture announced that in fiscal year 2022, there were 38 consultations regarding abuse of persons with disabilities reported within the prefecture (45 in the previous year). Of these, six cases (compared to nine cases last year) were confirmed as cases where the victim had suffered or was suspected of having been abused.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt December 30, 2023 1

Abuse Care Disability Japan

Report into worker who burned resident at Fukushima facility for disabled delayed by COVID pandemic

With regard to why the report came in so late, the director and others apparently said they had been busy dealing with a cluster of COVID-19 infections and moving into a new place, while one worker stated, “I didn’t have the courage to speak out about it.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt December 30, 2023 1

Abuse Care Disability Japan

Director of Facility for Disabled Attacks Resident with Heated Spoon Out of Anger for Being Splashed with Urine

According to the announcement, on the morning of September 11th last year, a staff member dipped a spoon in boiling water and applied it to about 10 areas of the resident, including his back and legs, causing burns. He said he was angry that he was covered in urine from a resident who had tried to go to the bathroom the night before and didn’t make it in time. The resident has already made a full recovery. The prefecture will conduct an on-site inspection of the facility in accordance with the Act on Prevention of Abuse of Persons with Disabilities in the new year.