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The Japanese government has issued a notice regarding measures to prevent and respond to abuse and other inappropriate behavior at childcare facilities, kindergartens, and schools for children with disabilities. The notice is based on the results of a survey on the current state of childcare facilities and the government's efforts to prevent and respond to abuse.

The government has established two main principles for its measures:

1. To ensure that children and their parents can feel safe and secure when using childcare facilities,
2. To support childcare workers in their daily work and reduce their burden.

The government has also developed a guideline for preventing and responding to abuse at childcare facilities, which includes measures such as:

1. Clarifying the concept of "inappropriate childcare" and establishing a system for reporting and responding to abuse,
2. Improving the quality of childcare and reducing the burden on childcare workers,
3. Enhancing support for childcare facilities and workers,
4. Reviewing and revising relevant laws and regulations.

The government is also considering revising the Child Welfare Law to include measures to prevent and respond to abuse at childcare facilities.

In addition, the government is promoting efforts to reduce the burden on childcare workers and enhance support for them, including the use of circulating support services.

The notice also emphasizes the importance of preventing and responding to abuse at kindergartens and schools for children with disabilities, and provides guidance on how to identify and respond to abuse in these settings.

The government has also established a contact point for inquiries and consultations regarding the notice, and has attached relevant documents, including the guideline for preventing and responding to abuse at childcare facilities.