[Free Participation] August 4 (Tue): Seminar & In-Person Consultation Session on "Key Points to Prevent Bullying Escalation" (Tokyo Venue)

The Kodomo no Hattatsu Kagaku Kenkyujo (Research Institute of Child Development Science) (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) has been commissioned by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to provide support for building systems to resolve bullying through approaches from outside the school, such as municipal governments, since fiscal year 2023. To widely disseminate the results of this project, we will hold a free seminar for municipal government heads, boards of education, and local government officials nationwide. This will be the second session in a seven-part series primarily focused on online content, but this particular session will be held in person in Tokyo. We encourage you to attend.

Background and Objectives

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has compiled and published "A Guide to Introducing Bullying Resolution Mechanisms in Municipal Governments," summarizing the project results from last fiscal year.

On June 24, the first online seminar was held on the theme of "How to Introduce Bullying Resolution Mechanisms in Municipal Governments." Manabu WAKUSHIDA, a senior researcher at our institute, explained the knowledge that personnel should possess as an organization and the type of system development needed while collaborating with related organizations. The individual consultation sessions for municipal government officials held after the seminar were also fully booked, with participants commenting, "It was very informative," in response to the detailed advice tailored to the challenges faced by each municipality.

This second seminar will provide a more detailed explanation of how to utilize this "Guide." Additionally, based on the "Collection of Points to Note for Preventing Bullying Escalation" and the "Collection of Training Case Studies," created by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and for which our institute conducted an investigation and analysis of serious incidents, we will practically explore how organizations should respond and ensure safety before situations escalate.

Free Seminar & Consultation Session Outline

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Commissioned Project: "Key Points to Prevent Bullying Escalation" Seminar & In-Person Consultation Session Registration (Free Participation - Tokyo Venue)

Organizer: Kodomo no Hattatsu Kagaku Kenkyujo

Date and Time: August 4, 2026 (Tue) 13:30 - 16:00

Venue: Office Tokyo, 3rd Floor, T3 Conference Room (Corum Kyobashi Building, 1-6-8 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

Content:

[13:30-15:25] Seminar

1. Overview and Implementation Points of the "Guide to Introducing Bullying Resolution Mechanisms in Municipal Governments"

2. Explanation of Key Points to Prevent Bullying Escalation - From the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's "Collection of Points to Note for Preventing Bullying Escalation" and "Collection of Training Case Studies" -

[15:25-16:00] Individual Consultation Sessions (Advance registration required / Limited to 3 organizations)

Participation Fee: Free (Advance registration required)

Target Audience: Municipal government heads, boards of education nationwide, and other local government officials interested in bullying issues.

Capacity:

Seminar: 90 participants (first-come, first-served registration basis)

Individual Consultation Sessions: 3 organizations (first-come, first-served registration basis)

*Please register as one person per application. If multiple people wish to attend, please ensure each person registers individually.

Application Deadline:

Seminar Participation: August 3 (Mon) 17:00

Individual Consultation Session Participation: July 24 (Fri)

Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFB-NPIMVtg1DVDd5cnOcy2SEnQ4vAMsGFOizKaFO6mfYbYA/viewform

For seminar details, click here.

◾️About Kodomo no Hattatsu Kagaku Kenkyujo

We are one of the few social implementation organizations in Japan that researches, develops, and provides programs based on scientific evidence concerning child-rearing, developmental disabilities, bullying prevention, and employment support. Based on scientific research related to child development, education, and bullying prevention, we are also engaged in the research, development, and dissemination of support programs in education, sports, and local communities.

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Kodomo no Hattatsu Kagaku Kenkyujo, Social Implementation Bureau

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