Online Seminar Series "Preventing Sexual Violence Against Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 2026" to be Held! ~STOP! Because they are disabled - STOP! It can't be helped~

It is not easy for our society to recognize sexual violence against children with disabilities. In addition to the reality that "sexual violence" itself is hidden and victims are forced into silence, misguided social perceptions (prejudice) towards "disability" also contribute to a situation where sexual violence against children with disabilities is not easily recognized, often dismissed with phrases like "because they are disabled" or "it can't be helped."

Part 1 of this seminar, titled "STOP! Because they are disabled! STOP! It can't be helped! Let's create a safe base for children!", will share necessary knowledge and skills to consider "what can be done." Part 2 will share knowledge, ideas, and practical tools (introduced through case studies) for "communication (support)," aiming to boost supporters' motivation not to give up and not to let children with disabilities give up on communication, thereby broadening their ideas.

—Schedule and Overview—

The seminar will be held online (using Zoom).

This seminar consists of two parts (Part 1: approx. 90 minutes / Part 2: approx. 35 minutes / Group session & Q&A: approx. 25 minutes) and will proceed slowly over a total of 7 sessions. (With breaks in between)

Zero Base I: August 9 (Sunday) Part 1: Re-examining sexual violence against children with intellectual and developmental disabilities from the perspective of those involved. Part 2: (Theory 1) The importance of daily communication - aiming for self-advocacy.

Zero Base II: September 20 (Sunday) Part 1: Considering sexual violence and sexual violence support from the perspective of rights and boundaries. Part 2: (Theory 2) Communication is not built in a day - 10 years of learning through case studies.

1st Session: October 18 (Sunday) Part 1: Connecting with those involved (1) - Children who have experienced (or are suspected of experiencing) sexual violence. Part 2: (Practice 1) Communication support aiming for self-advocacy - Tips for adults to help children increase their own positive experiences.

2nd Session: November 22 (Sunday) Part 1: Connecting with those involved (2) - Children who have committed (or are suspected of committing) sexual assault. Part 2: (Practice 2) Communication support aiming for self-advocacy - Helping children develop a "sense of time."

3rd Session: December 20 (Sunday) Part 1: Connecting with adults close to children (1) - Family. Part 2: (Practice 3) Communication support aiming for self-advocacy - Children choosing for themselves, children deciding for themselves.

4th Session: January 17, 2027 (Sunday) Part 1: Connecting with adults close to children (2) - Connecting with social resources, peers, and oneself. Part 2: (Practice 4) Communication support aiming for self-advocacy - Let's visualize daily conversations.

5th Session: February 21, 2027 (Sunday) Part 1: What can be done from a preventive perspective - Learning about the specific initiatives of the 4 Cs. Part 2: (Practice 5) Communication support aiming for self-advocacy - Helping children develop a "sense of budget."

Target Audience: Supporters who regularly interact with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (educators, childcare workers, after-school care/day service staff, medical/welfare professionals, local supporters - everyone is welcome).

Time: Live online participation: 10:00-12:30 (reception from 9:45) for all days. *Group sessions are not included in the archive distribution.

Participation Fee: There are 3 participation options. Please choose according to your interest and apply. (1) Part 1 & Part 2 Live Online (Zoom) Participation (All 7 sessions) 20,000 yen Capacity: 25 people *Includes advance materials / group sessions / archive viewing (2) Part 1 & Part 2 Archive Viewing (All 7 sessions) 10,000 yen Capacity: 10 people *No materials / archive viewing (excluding group sessions) (3) Part 2 Archive Viewing 7,000 yen Capacity: 10 people Video "Regarding Viewing" + Part 2 Archive Viewing (All 7 sessions) + "Let's eliminate questions about Part 2!" (1-hour online seminar) *Includes advance materials

Lecturer: "Project for Safe Human Interaction" / Team for Preventing Sexual Violence Against Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Seminar Members / CAP Specialists

Details here → https://cap-j.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/onlinerenzoku_20260430.pdf

Application: Please apply using the Google Form below. After your application is confirmed, bank transfer details will be sent to the email address you provided during application. ⇒https://forms.gle/R5JdVurdPZjKYspF7URL

Application Deadline: July 31 (Friday) until 16:30. *If you become unable to participate after applying, please be sure to cancel in advance.

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