Child abuse in Japan reaches record high in fiscal 2015

Incidents of reported child abuse in Japan reached a record high in fiscal 2015, with the number of cases handled by welfare officials surpassing 100,000 for the first time, a government survey showed Thursday. Psychological abuse, including witnessing domestic violence, showed a notable increase.

Source: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/08/04/national/social-issues/child-abuse-japan-reaches-record-high-fiscal-2015/