The Japan Times
The introduction of handbooks for crime victims comes in response to calls from support groups to reduce the mental burden on victims caused by having to repeatedly explain their experiences to support staff. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/09/japan/crime-legal/japan-police-crime-victim-handbook/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #japanesepolice #npa #mentalhealth
Police launch handbook so victims don't have to repeatedly recount crimes

The introduction of the handbook was included in the fifth basic plan for supporting crime victims and their families, which was adopted at a Cabinet meeting last month.

The Japan Times
Apr 9 at 12:13pmBuffer