Category: Abuse

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 28, 2023 4
Abuse Intellectual disabilities Japan Work

“Besides being intellectually disabled, you are a human being.” Plaintiff claims in Hokkaido farm abuse lawsuit

Three men with intellectual disabilities filed a lawsuit asking the ranch owner’s family and the city to pay a total of approximately 94 million yen in damages, alleging that they were abused at the ranch where they lived and worked for many years (in Eniwa City, Hokkaido). According to the complaint, all three men are in their 60s and had been living and working at Endo Farm in the same city for 18 to 45 years. As a general rule, there were no days off, and he woke up around 3:30 a.m. and worked from dawn until dusk, milking cows and doing farm work, but he was not paid.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 21, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Japan Jehovah’s Witnesses

90 Pct of Children of Jehovah’s Witnesses Followers Whipped, Survey Shows

About 90 pct of children of followers of the Jehovah’s Witnesses religious organization have been whipped by their parents, a survey has found.

The survey, conducted by a group of lawyers who support victims of the cult, also found that some 80 pct of children of Jehovah’s Witnesses followers had carried a card indicating the holder’s intention to refuse blood transfusions.

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.