{
  "id": 13853139,
  "title": "Anti-sexual assault certification set for Japan’s cram schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/anti-sexual-assault-certification-set-for-japans-cram-schools",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T02:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/12/japan/society/cram-schools-anti-sexual-assault-certification/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Japanese public-interest group has created a certification program for juku cram schools to ensure they take adequate steps to prevent sexual violence against minors. The program's criteria include installing security cameras in classrooms, staff training, a consultation desk, and protocols for handling sexual violence cases. Cram schools that meet these requirements will receive a certification mark to display in their facilities and online. The program aims to give parents and children confidence in the safety of their children's education and is open to all juku facilities. Applications will be accepted starting November 16, and the certification will need to be renewed every two years. This initiative is seen as a way for cram schools to prepare for the upcoming Japanese version of Britain's Disclosure and Barring Service, which will require facilities like schools and nurseries to check the criminal records of staff who work with children.",
  "summary": "The move comes ahead of the Dec. 25 launch of a Japanese version of Britain's Disclosure and Barring Service.",
  "key_points": [
    "Japanese public-interest group creates certification program for juku cram schools.",
    "Program aims to ensure child safety and prepare schools for upcoming Disclosure and Barring Service."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}