Tag - child-abuse

 
 

CHILD ABUSE

JAPAN / Society
Jul 14, 2020
Fight against sexual abuse in Japan gains strength
The nation's authorities have lagged far behind those of other countries when it comes to sex education and prosecution for crimes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jul 3, 2020
In India, child labor victims struggle to receive state compensation
Rescued victims of child labor in India rarely receive state compensation, new data shows, as campaigners warned a government drive to boost support for slavery survivors was falling short.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 9, 2020
U.S. prosecutors say Britain's Prince Andrew not cooperating in Epstein probe
U.S. prosecutors have accused Britain's Prince Andrew of failing to cooperate with multiple requests they made to interview him about his contacts with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, who died last August in a New York City federal prison.
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2020
Curbs to stem COVID-19 in Japan may fuel domestic violence and abuse
Actor Makoto Sakamoto, 42, known for the TV series “Liar Game,” made headlines when he was arrested last week on suspicion of domestic violence. Media reports quoted police as saying Sakamoto allegedly assaulted his wife and her mother in his apartment in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on March 30.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 13, 2020
Osaka parents get 13 years for daughter's decadelong confinement and death
The Osaka District Court sentenced a couple to 13 years in prison Thursday for confining their eldest daughter, who had schizophrenia, for over 10 years and letting her freeze to death.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 19, 2020
Growing up in poverty and broken homes, Kawasaki youths find savior in rap
Weathered signs from five years ago stand forlornly on a bank of the Tama River in Kawasaki, politely asking visitors to refrain from laying any more flowers of condolence so they don't accidentally catch fire.
EDITORIALS
Dec 10, 2019
Take more steps to end horrific child abuse
The government has taken steps to fight child abuse, but a rise in cases show that far more must be done.

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