Overview

Types of Abuse

Types of abuse systematically categorize harmful behaviors inflicted upon victims. In Japanese law, five types are defined in the Elder Abuse Prevention Act, Child Abuse Prevention Act, and Disability Abuse Prevention Act: physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and economic abuse. These classifications serve as important criteria for early detection of abuse, appropriate intervention, and victim support.

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code	slug	name	description
physical	physical-abuse	Physical Abuse	Acts that cause injuries, bruises, or pain to the body through violent behavior.
psychological	psychological-abuse	Psychological Abuse	Acts that cause psychological distress through threatening or insulting words and attitudes, neglect, or harassment.
sexual	sexual-abuse	Sexual Abuse	Acts involving sexual behavior without consent or coercing such behavior.
neglect	neglect	Neglect	Acts that worsen living environment or physical and mental condition by failing to provide necessary care.
economic	economic-abuse	Economic Abuse	Acts of using property or money without consent and unreasonably restricting the use of money.

The five major types that classify abusive behaviors.