Abuse, Discrimination, and Bullying
Do This Right Now
If it may be child abuse, call 189If there is danger right now, call 110You can get support if you are troubled by abuse, discrimination, bullying, and similar issues.
You do not need to think, "I should just put up with this much."
If there is immediate danger, prioritize your safety first.
Check where to consult
You can get support if you are troubled by abuse, discrimination, bullying, and similar issues.
May be child abuse
- Child Guidance Center Child Abuse Hotline 189
Immediate danger from violence or crime
- 110
- If injured and needing an ambulance, it is 119
Bullying at school
- School, board of education
- 24-Hour Children's SOS Dial 0120-0-78310
Discrimination against foreign nationals and human rights issues
- Legal Affairs Bureau's human rights consultation
- Foreign-Language Human Rights Consultation Dial 0570-090-911
- Check the latest information for available languages/hours
Child abuse
If you think a child may be experiencing abuse — such as:
- Being hit
- Not being given enough food
- Being left alone for long periods
- Being subjected to sexual acts
- Being repeatedly hurt with harsh words
you can consult or report it to the Child Guidance Center Child Abuse Hotline "189."
This number is the same nationwide and connects you to your nearest Child Guidance Center.
You can also consult or report anonymously.
Afraid you might hurt your child
If raising your child has reached its limit and you feel you might hit or hurt your child, please consult early as well.
If there is an immediate danger to your child's safety, use emergency support such as the police.
Bullying at school
If you are having a hard time with bullying, you can consult your school, board of education, and similar organizations.
The "24-Hour Children's SOS Dial" at 0120-0-78310 allows children and guardians to consult 24 hours a day.
Discrimination against foreign nationals and human rights issues
If you have experienced unjust discrimination because you are a foreign national, or there is a human rights issue at school, work, in your community, or elsewhere, you can use the Legal Affairs Bureau's human rights consultation.
Foreign-Language Human Rights Consultation Dial: 0570-090-911
Check the latest information for available languages and hours.
When there is immediate danger
If there is immediate danger from violence or crime, call 110.
If you are injured and need an ambulance, it is 119.
What you can check next
- Domestic violence, or afraid of your partner
- When you are having a hard time raising your child
- If you have been the victim of a crime. Calling 110
- Consulting a lawyer or Houterasu
Main places to check
- Child Guidance Center
- School / board of education
- Legal Affairs Bureau
- Police
- Children and Families Agency