Child Bullying Consultation in Japan for Foreign Families
Where parents can ask for help if a child may be bullied or isolated at school.
- Listen and Record
- Talk to the School
- Use Consultation Offices
- Language and Culture
- If Safety Is Urgent
Listen and Record
If your child says they are bullied or afraid, listen carefully and write down dates, places, names, messages, injuries, or changes in behavior.
Talk to the School
Contact the teacher, school counselor, or principal. Ask what the school will check and what support is possible.
Use Consultation Offices
Education boards, child consultation services, foreign resident desks, and local support groups may help.
Language and Culture
Bullying may be connected to language, nationality, appearance, religion, or culture. Explain this clearly when you consult.
If Safety Is Urgent
If there is violence, threats, self-harm risk, or serious danger, seek urgent help from school, police, or emergency services.
This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.
Source: https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/seitoshidou/1302904.htm
