Crime Victims Month: Prime Minister Takaichi’s Message
Overview
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says crime takes lives and everyday routines from victims and their families and bereaved relatives, and brings lasting suffering and anxiety about daily life. In March this year, the government formulated the Fifth Basic Plan for Crime Victims, and since April has been advancing measures under the new plan. She describes efforts to provide uninterrupted support through systems such as a multi-agency one-stop service and to reduce procedural and psychological burdens, and calls on the public to show understanding, cooperate, and offer support close to home.
Key points
- Under the Fifth Basic Plan for Crime Victims, the government is advancing measures for crime victims and others.
- The government is working to reduce procedural and psychological burdens and deliver necessary support without interruption.
- The Prime Minister asks the public for understanding and cooperation, and urges them to offer support in their communities.
- Crime Victims Month runs from November 1 to December 1.
Overview
Sanae Takaichi says crime suddenly takes precious lives and everyday routines, bringing various forms of suffering to victims and their families and bereaved relatives afterward. As daily life is transformed, she says people have also voiced uncertainty about what lies ahead.
In March this year, the government formulated the Fifth Basic Plan for Crime Victims, and since April has been advancing measures for crime victims and others under the new plan.
Impact
The Prime Minister says the understanding and support of every member of the public are essential to building a kind and compassionate society where victims do not suffer alone and can safely share their pain and feelings with those around them.
Details
One initiative is the operation of a “multi-agency one-stop service system” that provides support from various organizations in one place.
The Prime Minister presents the slogan, “Support I can offer is here,” and calls on people to use Crime Victims Month as an opportunity to extend support close to home in their respective roles, and to build together a society where everyone can receive the support they need with peace of mind.