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Child Abuse Reporting (Dial 189)
💡 The Bottom Line
If child abuse is suspected, dial 189. 24 hours free and anonymous OK. Your courage protects children.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Residents who suspect abuse in their neighborhood, or parents struggling with childcare
📋 What
Consultation and reporting of abuse. The Child Guidance Center will investigate and provide support.
⏰ When
Anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
📍 Where
By phone (189) or Gunma Prefecture Tobu Child Guidance Center (0276-57-6111). Ota City is under the jurisdiction of the Gunma Prefecture Tobu Child Guidance Center.
❗ Why
Because children have difficulty seeking help on their own, and reporting by adults around them is the only means of rescue.
📝 How
Call 189 → Explain the situation → The Child Guidance Center investigates and provides temporary protection if necessary.
⏱ Phone consultation: A few minutes to 30 minutes
📖 Easy Explanation
📞 Child Abuse Consultation/Reporting: 189
24 hours a day, 365 days a year / Toll-free / Anonymous OK
Ota City Child Family Center (Child Counseling Division): 0276-47-1911
Gunma Prefecture Tobu Child Guidance Center: 0276-57-6111
You are not alone. It's not your fault.
Your awareness can be the first step in saving a child. If you have concerns such as "a child is crying every day," "a child has bruises that the parents cannot explain," or "it seems a child is not being fed," please call 189. It is a duty to report child abuse, so please do not hesitate to protect a child's life. The information of the person reporting will never be disclosed.
Parents who feel they might abuse their children can also consult by calling 189, the Tobu Child Guidance Center, or the Child Family Center. We are here to think of solutions together, not to blame.
👥 Who Qualifies
- Those who suspect a child in the neighborhood is being abused
- Parents who are overwhelmed with child-rearing and feel they might commit abuse
- The child experiencing the abuse themselves
❓ Terms & FAQ
189 (Ichihayaku)
A dedicated hotline for consultation and reporting of child abuse. Calling it connects to the nearest Child Guidance Center. Available 24 hours, free of charge.
Child Abuse
A general term for physical violence, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect (abandonment) of children under the age of 18.
Child Guidance Center
A specialized institution for child welfare. It responds to child abuse reports, provides temporary protection, and offers parenting consultation.
❓ FAQ
Can I consult even if I don't have money?
Yes. Calling 189 is free of charge.
Can I consult in a foreign language?
An interpreter may be available. Please call 189 first.
Can I report even if I am not certain?
Yes. You can consult even if you are just "concerned." Experts will determine through investigation.
Will the name of the person who reported be revealed?
The reporter's information will never be revealed. We accept anonymous reports.