Category: Abuse

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 20, 2023 1
Abuse Japan Jehovah’s Witnesses

Many Second-generation Jehovah’s Witnesses In Japan Experienced Abuse By Their Parents, Lawyer Alleges

On November 20th, a defense team supporting former members of the religious group Jehovah’s Witnesses held a press conference and stated that many second-generation parents who were raised by believer parents have experienced abuse from their parents.

The results of the survey have been published. The defense team is requesting that laws and regulations regarding abuse by religious groups be considered.

The results showed that 81% of those who cooperated with the survey said they had a card indicating their intention to refuse blood transfusions.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 19, 2023 1
Abuse Care Disability Japan Megumi Corporation

Support group for people with disabilities sets up a consultation service over concerns about the “Megumi” group homes

Megumi, which is headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo and operates group homes for the disabled in various locations, is under investigation by the local government for allegedly overcharging users for food and improperly claiming compensation for welfare services for the disabled. The Aichi branch of Kyosaren, a group of organizations that support people with disabilities, and others have set up an online consultation service to address the concerns of users and families of the facilities operated by Megumi.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 6, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Care Disability Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: Kanagawa Care Facility Employee Arrested for Assault “was in a hurry”

According to the Kanagawa Prefectural Disability Services Division, the employee said that he was on his way to take another resident for a medical checkup when the resident spoke to him repeatedly, and that he assaulted the resident because he was in a hurry and his medical checkup time was approaching.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 4, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Care Disability Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: Kanagawa Prefecture Facility for Disabled Employee Arrested for Assaulting User

A 37-year-old employee at a prefectural support facility for people with disabilities in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a male user, causing serious injuries that left his leg cracked.

According to the police, at around 2:20 p.m. on November 2nd, a 29-year-old male user was pushed to the ground in the hallway of the facility, causing serious injuries that included a crack in the thigh bone of his right leg.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 23, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Disability Japan Podcast Sagamihara

Disability News Japan Podcast: Disabled Actors Star in ‘Sagamihara Massacre’ Inspired Film ‘Moon’

The film ‘Moon’ is set in a facility for the severely disabled, where the disabled are repeatedly subjected to heartless treatment and violence. The story depicts an employee with an irrationally amplified sense of justice and mission as he approaches the incident.

In June of last year, the users of “AGALA” (Arita City, Wakayama Prefecture), a facility that supports the employment of people with disabilities, were offered the chance to appear in a movie.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 21, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Disability Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: Reports of Abuse at Takatsuki City Care Facility to be Investigated

An interview with a person concerned revealed that a man in his 50s was seriously injured last month (September) at a facility for the disabled in Takatsuki City, Osaka, breaking his ribs. According to the facility, one of the former employees admitted to assaulting the man, and the city is now investigating the details.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 21, 2023 1
Abuse Care Crime Disability Japan

Takatsuki City investigates assault by former employee of resident at facility for disabled people

An interview with a person concerned revealed that a man in his 50s was seriously injured last month (September) at a facility for the disabled in Takatsuki City, Osaka, breaking his ribs.
According to the facility, one of the former employees admitted to assaulting the man, and the city is now investigating the details.