Japan Police Launch National Hotline for Sex Crime Victims (News) [August 4]
2017-08-08 17:30:46
Tokyo, Aug. 3 (Jiji Press)―Police across Japan started on Thursday fielding
phone calls made to an emergency speed-dial number by sex crime victims
seeking advice.
The helpline, which can be reached from anywhere in Japan at #8103, was
opened to encourage more victims of sexual offenses to call police, the
National Police Agency said.
Before the dedicated line was set up, victims had to contact…