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Gender-based violence, such as sexual assault and intimate partner violence, is a serious social and health problem. In 2017, Japan's criminal code on sexual violence was amended for the first time in 110 years. Behind this movement is a long history of victims and survivors fighting for change in Japanese society. This presentation will highlight recent major changes in the support system for gender-based violence in Japan, as well as the backstory and remaining challenges.

Sachiko Kita, PhD, RN, CNW, PHN, is a Visiting Scholar at the Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) at the University of Michigan. Her primary research focuses on preventing and ending gender-based violence (GBV), particularly intimate partner violence, child abuse, and sexual assault, and promoting holistic recovery among such survivors. She has conducted several studies on GBV for over 15 years in collaboration with health professionals, service providers, stakeholders, and national and international academics.

This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

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