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Child abuse not only harms children physically and mentally, it can also be life threatening. Since it happens within the home, and abuse can be difficult to see from the outside, it often goes undetected for a prolonged period of time. Parents may have the intent to discipline their child, but violent words and actions are abuse. If you suspect there may be a case of child abuse, you should call and report it; calls are confidential.
The Child Support Center (kodomo shien senta) is located on the 4th floor of Takasaki City Hall and accepts phone calls 24 hours a day. You do not need to suffer alone; you can call and get advice about a variety of child rearing related topics. The center will also introduce you to relevant support services.
You can call for various reasons:
If you want to talk to someone, you can also contact either of the following child consultation facilities (jido sodan-sho; Japanese only):
They can put you in contact with your closest Jido Sodan-sho branch.
The Child Support Center (kodmo shien senta)
Tel: 027-321-1318