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Application form to become a member of theinternational Safe Community Network
Applicant: Saitama City, Japan
Date: February 28, 20191
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Question and Comments by the certifiers

Results

Section A: Community Overview
A.1 Briefly describe the community and its historical development.

Are the descriptions sufficient?
□ Yes

Saitama City, with a population of 1.3 million, is the prefectural capital of Saitama□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

Prefecture and is the 13th ordinance-designated city in Japan. In 2001, threemunicipalities merged to become Saitama Prefecture's first city with a population of
one million people. Again in 2005, other city merged with Saitama City.
By becoming an ordinance-designated city, we are now able to responsibly andswiftly respond to health and welfare services provided by the Prefecture and canprovide advanced and expert government services.
Saitama City has an extensive railway network, including Shinkansen bullet train,
conventional train lines, and private railways. Omiya Station is Eastern Japan's
largest terminal station (14 lines including the Shinkansen), and is used by approx.
650,000 people every day.
* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.
A.2 Describe the strategy, ambitions, objectives and work in the community in

Are the descriptions sufficient?

regard to safety. It must be a higher level of safety than average for a□ Yescommunity in the country or region.

□ No.., If no!! What is missing:(1) General Policy
Saitama City listed the "Safety and Life Infrastructure Sector" as a priority policy inthe "Saitama City Comprehensive Development Plan (Basic Concept and New BasicPlan) (FY2014 to 2020)", the basic plan for our city government management. To
ensure safety and support our resident's lives, we have set (1) Build disaster-resilient
urban infrastructure, (2) Form living environments to minimize accidents and crime,and (3) Develop safe and secure life infrastructure".
Comprehensive
Development Plan

[Basic Concept]
Basic philosophy of community building, outlining thefuture city image and government policies that Saitama
City is aiming to achieve. The plan period is set for
FY2020.
[New Basic Plan]
A plan based on the Basic Concept, and which
comprehensively and systematically outlines thepolicies for each government sector. The plan period is
set for FY2014 to 2020.
[Implementation Plan]
A plan which sets the individual projects implemented
to develop policies set forth in the Basic Plan. The plan
period is set for FY2018 to 2020.

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Implementation Plan Projects (total 353 projects)
Chapter 1 Environment and Amenity (21 projects)
Chapter 2 Health and Welfare (80 projects)
Chapter 3 Education, Culture and Sports (64 projects)
Chapter 4 Urban Infrastructure and Transportation (60 projects)
Chapter 5 Industry and Economy (52 projects)
Chapter 6 Safety and Life Infrastructure (50 projects)“Promotion of Safe Community (acquisition of designation)”
Chapter 7 Interaction and Community (26 projects)(2) Aspirations and targets
In the "Saitama City Comprehensive Development Plan (Basic Concept and New
Basic Plan) (hereinafter New Basic Plan", which specifies projects for realizing the"Saitama City Hopeful City Plan", we aim to create a city where each citizen canfeel happy. In the "Safety and Life Infrastructure Sector", we aim to build a city
free from traffic accidents and crime, where all residents including the elderly,
children, and disabled can live safely.

(3) Community Initiatives"Promotion of Safe Community (acquisition of designation)" is included in the"New Basic Plan" to create a safe and secure city where residents "want to live,
want to continue to live".
To achieve this, citizen groups, businesses and the government will cooperate topromote Safe Community initiatives and will aim to acquire International Safe
Community designation.
A.3 How are the mayor (or similar function of the community) and the

Are the descriptions sufficient?

executive committee involved? Who is chairing the cross-sector group?

Enoughinvolvement

of

the

mayor?
The "Saitama City Safe Community Steering Committee", comprised of city

□ Yes

groups and agencies, is the highest decision-making agency of our Safe

□ No.., If no!! What is missing:Community activities. The Steering Committee chaired by the mayor supervises

Involvement of the executive

the various sectors and promotes activities.

committee?

The City Council has set a budget for promoting Safe Community activities and□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:has indicated their understanding and cooperation.

Who is chairing cross sectoral
groups?

* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.
A.4 Describe the injury risk-panorama in the community.

Is the risk-panorama sufficiently
described?

Saitama City has set five priority sectors based on analysis of statistical data, etc.
The risks in each sector are outlined below.

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Emergency transports for external causes are highest among the age 65 to・

85 group (max. 80 to 84 years old, 10.4 cases/10,000 people)
The number of consultations and reports regarding elderly abuse is・

increasing each year (No. of consults received in FY2016: 27,940 cases; No. ofcases judged to be abuse: 16,384 cases)(2) Child Safety Taskforce Committee
The number of emergency transports for external causes is second to those・for elderly, and is high among the age 0 to 4 group (FY2015: 8.4 cases/10,000
people)・

Injuries sustained in traffic accident while walking is high among thelower grades of elementary school (Occurrence rate of traffic accident while
walking for the age 5 to 9 group in FY2015: 8.1%)(3) Bicycle Safety・

The rate of bicycle accidents is the 2nd highest amount 20 ordinance-

designated cities (35.7%) (FY2012 Results of Institute for Traffic Accident
Research and Data Analysis (ITARDA) investigation)(4) DV Prevention
・The number of DV consultations received from women is increasing

yearly (888 cases in FY2014)
・

The rate of Date DV victims is approx. double the national rate (InFY2015 the rate of DV victims is 26.6% (nationwide: 14.8%))(5) Suicide Prevention
・

Suicide is the leading cause of death other than illness. (FY2010 to 2014

Saitama City Public Health Center statistics) ("Suicide" is the leading cause ofdeath for the age 10 to 79 group)* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.

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Section B: Structure of the community
B.1 Describe the demographic structure1 of the community.

Are the description（demographic and risk）

Saitama City has a population of 1,299,531 as of September 1, 2018. While aging

sufficient?

and decline of the population are problems faced throughout Japan, Saitama City

□ Yes

has a young population (XX years old) and continues to grow.

□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

It is anticipated that the population will peak at 1,318,000 around FY2030 and willthen start to decline.
(1)

Population by age and composition rate (2018.9.1)* Youth population (14 years and younger)* Productive age population (ages 15-64)* Aging population (ages 65 and older)

171,965 people:
830,948 people

296,618 people

13.2%

64.0%
22.8%

Population projection (Projection was prepared before September 2018, and differsfrom the current situation)
・Youth population: Projected to drop to 145,000 people around FY2045

・

Productive age population: Projected to peak at 817,000 people around

FY2025, and then decline to 704,000 people around FY2045
・

Aging population: Projected to continue increasing and reach 437,000

people around FY2045(2)

Situation of employment (2015.10.1)* Working population

611,916 people(Total of employed persons ages 15 and older and completely unemployedpersons)* Completely unemployed persons

24,696 people(Currently unemployed and looking for work)* Labor participation rate: 61.0% (Ratio of working population to population)* Complete unemployment rate: 4.0％ (Ratio of completely unemployed persons
to working population)(3)

Foreign national population (2018.1.1)

The population of foreign nationals in Saitama City is increasing and reached21,147 people in FY2018. (9,119 Chinese, 3,423 South Korean and North Korean,
2,009 Filipinos, etc.)* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.

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B.2 Describe the SC/IP at present and the plans for the future.

Are the descriptions sufficient?
□ Yes

Saitama City has listed "Promotion of Safe Community (acquisition of□ No.., If no!! What is missing:designation)" as an implementation plan in the "Saitama City Comprehensive
Development Plan (Basic Concept and New Basic Plan)", which outlines the city'smajor projects.
"Promotion of Safe Community (acquisition of designation)" has also been
included in the "Double Happiness Plan 2017", which incorporates programs, etc.,that the City must especially address.
For the Safe Community activities, we are encouraging collaboration of our
citizens, community, citizen groups, and businesses. Our citizens are working
united to create a program and promote coordinated community building.
(1)

Target direction (from New Basic Plan)

Aiming to create city that is free from traffic accidents and crime, and where all
citizens including the elderly, children, and disabled can live safely and securely.
(2)

Implementation plan

Saitama City Comprehensive Development Plan (Basic Concept and New Basic
Plan)
(3)

Future plan

For the Safe Community activities, we are currently implementing specificprograms for each priority challenge. We plan to apply the experience gained fromthese programs, and development throughout the city as we work toward redesignation in five years.
* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.
B.3 Describe the political support for the sustained injury prevention in the

Are the descriptions sufficient?

community and which parts of the program have been undertaken and/or□ Yes

supported by the regional government?

□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

The mayor who represents the city as an elected politician assumes the chairposition of the Saitama City Safe Community Steering Community. He
comprehensively manages and promotes activities with a collaborative system thatexceeds the boundaries of sectors.
The progress of our Safe Community activities is reported to the Saitama City
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Council, and advice is received. Reports regarding the budget from the City andprogress of the Safe Community activities are given at the City Council meetings.
Programs are promoted after advice and consent are received.
Support on the prefectural level, which is the regional political unit including
our city, includes the provision of data related to injuries and accidents from the
Saitama Prefectural Police, and participation in the Steering Committee, Taskforce
Committees, and Data Analysis and Review Committee.
As Saitama City is an ordinance-designated city, we have a Health Department
and Child Counseling Services, usually established at a prefectural level. Membersof these facilities also participate in our Taskforce Committees, and Data Analysis
and Review Committee.
* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.
B.4 Describe the strategic program concerning the safety promotion and

Are the descriptions sufficient?

injury prevention work, which has been formulated.

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

To improve safety and prevent injuries, Saitama City working to increase safetywith the following type of plan (Excerpt). * Planned period is given in parentheses(1)

Plans that comprehensively covers each sector* Saitama City Comprehensive Development Plan (Basic Concept and New
Basic Plan) (2018-2020)* Saitama City General Strategy for Creating Community, People, Work (20152019)* Saitama City Growth Acceleration Strategy (2017-2020)* Double Happiness Plan 2017 (2017-2020)
Plans including programs for improving safety and preventing injury (Elderly)* 7th Saitama City Elderly Health and Welfare Plan / Long-term Insurance
Business Plan (2018-2020)(Children)* Saitama Children and Youth Healthy and Hopeful (Dream) Plan (2015-2019)(Bicycle)* 10th Saitama Traffic Safety Plan (2016-2020)* Saitama Bicycle Community Development Plan - Saitama Heart (2016-2025)〒540-0038 大阪市中央区内淡路町 2-4-4 アール天満橋 3 階
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B.5 Who is responsible for the management of the SP/IP program and where

Are the descriptions sufficient?

are they based in the local political and administrative organization?

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:Mayor Hayato Shimizu is the person in charge of each project related to safety. He
is the chair and supervisor of the Saitama City Safe Community Steering Committee.
B.6 Which is the lead unit for the SP/IP program?

Are the descriptions sufficient?
□ Yes

Saitama City Bureau of General Affairs Crisis Management Dept.,□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

Safety and Security Section
B.7 Is the Safe Communities initiative a sustained program or a project?

Are the descriptions sufficient?
□ Yes

The Safe Community program is positioned as a sustained program in both the□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

Saitama City basic policy for community building, the "Saitama City
Comprehensive Development Plan (Basic Concept and New Basic Plan)" and the"Double Happiness Plan 2017", which incorporates programs, etc., that the City
must especially address.

B.8 Are the objectives decided by the local politicians covering the whole

Are the descriptions sufficient?

community? Which are they?

□ Yes Political objectives covering the whole community? Which are they?

□ No.., If no!! What is missing:In the "Saitama City Comprehensive Development Plan (Basic Concept and New
Basic Plan)" enacted under the direction of the mayor, the target direction is set as"Aiming to build a city free from traffic accidents and crime, where all residents
including the elderly, children, and disabled can live safely."In the "Double Happiness Plan 2017", the direction is set as "Citizens, businessowners, and government cooperation to create a safe and secure community where

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children and citizens are protected from crimes, traffic accidents, and disaster!"
We are carrying out Safe Community activities as part of our program to realize thesetargets, and specific short-term, mid-term, and long-term indicators have been set
for each Taskforce program.
Comprehensive
Development Plan
[Basic Concept][New Basic Plan][Implementation
Plan][Double Happiness Plan 2017]
City’s plan to realize Mayor’s manifesto.
The projects, etc., set in the Comprehensive Development
Plan’s “Implementation Plan”, to be addressed as a priority by
FY2020 are summarized.

* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.
B.9 Who have adopted these objectives?

Are the descriptions sufficient?
□ Yes

Hayato Shimizu, Saitama City mayor□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

B.10 How are the Safe Community objectives evaluated and to whom are the

Are the descriptions sufficient?

results reported?

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

The Taskforce Committees for each priority sector have set short-term, midterm, and long-term performance indicators for each program.
Taskforce Committees evaluate their own activities with the activity indicatorsand performance indicators, and work to improve their activities.
The evaluation is verified by the Data Analysis and Review Meeting andSaitama City Safe Community Steering Committee. Advice received from each isreflected to make improvements.
The Safe Community activities are reported to the City Council members who
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the Saitama City website, city newsletter, and events held in the city.
An annual activity report is submitted to the Japan Institution for Safe
Communities, an external evaluation agency.
B.11 Are economic incentives in order to increase safety used? If yes, how are

Are the descriptions sufficient?

they used?

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

Saitama City has established various subsidies and support policies which areused to create an environment for improving the citizens' safety. Some are listed
below.
* Saitama City Subsidy for Earthquake Resistant Reinforcement of Existing
Buildings
To build a city resilient to earthquake damage, subsidies are provided to coverpart of the costs for Seismic diagnosis, reinforcement design, reinforcement work,and rebuilding of residential homes and buildings used by many people.
* Project to subsidize improvement of living environment by elders to prevent
need for long-term care
Expenses required for elders to renovate their homes are subsidized.
* Project to subsidize home renovation fees for in-home care (prevention of
long-term care)
Expenses for improving homes of elders requiring assistance in daily lives(excluding repairs, etc., for deteriorating homes) are partially subsidized.
* Subsidies for independent disaster support groups
Subsidies are granted for activities by independent disaster support groups in thecity.
* Subsidies for installation of community security cameras

Subsidies are granted for the installation of community security cameras
used by communities to independently prevent crimes in their community.
B.12 Are there local regulations for improved safety? If so, describe them.

Are the descriptions sufficient?
□ Yes

Saitama City has also enacted the following ordinances related to the□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

improvement of safety.

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This ordinance outlines the responsibilities of the city, businesses, and citizens
regarding preservation and creation of environment, and sets the basic policy
related to the preservation and creation of environment to ensure the healthy,safe, and comfortable livelihood of our citizens.
* Saitama City Gender Equal Community Planning Ordinance (2003.4.1)
This ordinance prohibits abuse against women by any person in workplaces,
schools, communities, homes, and all other social sectors.
* Saitama City Ordinance to Build Comfortable Welfare City for All People(2005.4.1)
An effort is made to incorporate measures to allow all people to safely andsmoothly use of facilities installed and managed by the City or businesses.
* Saitama City Crime Prevention Community Planning Promotion Ordinance(2006.4.1)
The responsibilities of the City, citizens, businesses, and land and building
owners, etc., are clarified, and matters required for promoting crime preventing
communities planning are set.
* Saitama City Ordinance to Build Community for Safe and Long-life of All
People (2012.4.1)
Necessary support is provided to ensure safety of movement within homes of allcity residents.
* Saitama City Organized Crime Exclusion Ordinance (2013.4.1)
The City's responsibility and the roles of citizens and businesses are set
regarding the promotions of activities to exclude organized crime.
* Saitama City Ordinance for Preservation of Living Environment (2009.4.1)
Restrictions related to preserving living environment, etc., are set.
* Saitama City Bicycle Community Promotion Ordinance (2019.4.1)
The basic matters for the city measures related to the preparation of anenvironment, etc., are set to ensure safe and comfortable bicycle use.

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Section C[Indicator 1]: An infrastructure based on partnership and collaborations, governed by a cross- sector groupthat is responsible for safety promotion in their community;
1.1 Describe the cross-sector group responsible for managing, coordinating,

Are the descriptions sufficient?

and planning of the SP/IP program.

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:〇Saitama City Safe Community Steering Committee
The committee is comprised of various leaders from private and government
groups related to safety in the city. The mayor chairs the committee and supervises
the various sectors and promotes activities. As the highest decision-making agencyof our Safe Community activities, the committee evaluates programs related to thebasic policy and promotion of the activities and manages the entire program.
〇Data Analysis and Review Meeting
The meeting is comprised of related agencies including the Police, Fire
Department, and Public Health Center, etc. The meeting collects and analyzes dataon injuries and accidents, verifies the Taskforce Committee activities, and gives
advice based on data.
〇Taskforce Committees for Five Sectors
The Taskforces are comprised of groups and agencies related to each sector.
The Taskforces select priority challenges and implements programs for each of
the following sectors: Elder Safety, Child Safety Taskforce Committee, Bicycle
Safety, DV Prevention, and Suicide Prevention.
[Refer to following drawing]
Safe Community system
Safe Community Steering Committee<Decides and evaluates policies>
Transmits of policy

Reports on activities

Taskforce Committees
Requests data

Provides information

Data Analysis and Review Meeting<Collects and analyzes data>* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.

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1.2 Describe how the local government and the health sector are collaborating

Are the descriptions sufficient?

in the SC/IP work.

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:〇Government (regional government)* The mayor, selected by election, promotes the city administration as head of
the administration. As the chair of the Saitama City Safe Community Steering
Committee, the mayor oversees the entire program and promotes activities.
* The Saitama City Bureau of General Affairs Crisis Management Dept., Safety
and Security Section is in charge of general affairs for the Saitama City Safe
Community Steering Committee, Data Analysis and Review Meeting, and five
Taskforce Committees. The Section provides communication and adjustment withthe members.
〇Health and Welfare Sectors* The Health and Welfare Bureau Welfare General Affairs Section, Welfare for
the Elderly Section, and Iki-Iki Long Life Promotion Section participate in the
Elder Safety Taskforce Committee.
* The Child Safety Taskforce Committee is comprised of members from the
Bureau of Children's Future Parenting Support Policy Section, Youth Development
Section, Preschooler Policy Section, Nursery Section, Child Counseling Center,and Health Education Section from the Board of Education Secretariat.
* Suicide Prevention Taskforce Committee members include the Health
Promotion Section from the Health and Welfare Bureau and the Mental HealthCenter.
* The Public Health Center Health General Affairs Section and Child CounselingCenter participate as members of the Data Analysis and Review Meeting.
1.3 How are NGOs Red Cross, retirement organizations, sports organizations,

Are the descriptions sufficient?

parent and school organizations involved in the SC/IP work?

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:In the Saitama City Safe Community program, private organizations such asneighborhood associations and NPO groups are community groups that participate
as Taskforce Committee members.
Specifically, driving schools represent community businesses, the Social
Welfare Liaison Council represents welfare groups, and the School Childcare
Liaison Council and Association of Private Nursery Schools represent schoolorganizations.
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programs are held to respond to the high number of bicycle accidents involving theelderly. Bicycle traffic safety classes using bicycle simulators, etc., are held toincrease the elderly's awareness of the dangers of bicycle accidents. The programs
aim to increase safety and prevent injuries
In addition, groups from a wide range of sectors including citizen groups andgovernment agencies are involved with the Saitama City Safe Community program.
1.4 Are there any systems for ordinary citizens to inform about risk

Are the descriptions sufficient?

environments and risk situations they have found in the community?

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

Citizens provide information to the government by phone or e-mail, etc.
Saitama City's official newsletter and website are used to release informationfrom the City. In addition, employees travel to target regions with visiting lecturesto provide information on sector-specific high risks.
1.5 Describe how the work is organized in a sustainable manner. (Mid-, Long

Are the descriptions sufficient?

term promotion plan)□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

The government is promoting coordination of city policies and Safety
Communities so to ensure sustained involvement with the Safe Community
program. The organization within the City government ensures coordination
between each sector such as related agencies and related concerned sections, etc.,
to support and promote the Safe Community program.
In the basic plan for city government management, the "Saitama City
Comprehensive Development Plan (Basic Concept and New Basic Plan) (FY2014
to 2020)", "Promotion of Safe Community (acquisition of designation)" ispositioned as a sustained program. This "Promotion of Safe Community(acquisition of designation)" is also positioned as a sustained program in the"Double Happiness Plan 2017", which incorporates projects that the City must
especially focus on. Saitama City has established a system that allows the entire
city to continue annual activities while making improvements with the PDCA
cycle.

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Section D[Indicator 2]: Long-term, sustainable programs covering genders and all ages, environments, and situations;

2.1 Describe the sustainable work in regard to SC/IP in following areas and

Are the descriptions sufficient?

how the different sectors including specific NGOs are involved in the work.

□ Yes

1. Safe traffic

2. Safe homes and leisure times□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

4. Safe elderly

5. Safe work

7. Suicide prevention
9. Safe public places
12. Safe water

3. Safe children

6. Violence prevention
8. Disaster preparedness and response

10. Safe hospitals

11. Safe sports

13. Safe schools

Are some of these areas overseen by from other organizations and/or agencies
than from the community? How is the community involved?
Details are provided in the separate supplement. Two programs for each sector are
listed in this section.
1. Traffic Safety
Main organizers

ProgramPrivateTraffic Safety Classes

Government

Driving schools,

Police,Traffic

elementary,

Safetyjunior,

Association

City,
seniorhigh schools
Traffic

regulation

andenforcement

Traffic

SafetyPoliceAssociation

2. Home Safety and Leisure Safety
Program
DV Consultations

Main organizers
PrivateGovernment

NPO groups,

Police, Women's

Citizen activity

CounselinggroupsCenter, City

Promotion and Education on

School Children

City

Prevention of Injuries in the

Liaison Council,

Home

AssociationofPrivate Nursery
Schools

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3.Child Safety Taskforce Committee
Main organizers

ProgramPrivateChild Abuse Prevention

PTA

ProgramWelfareGovernment
Police, City

Officers,

Child

Welfare Officers
Traffic Safety Assurance

Traffic

SafetyProgram

Association、

Police, City

Driving schools

4.Elder Safety
ProgramIki-Iki Centenarian Exercises

Main organizers
PrivateIki-Iki supporters

GovernmentCity(community
residents)
Abuse Prevention Project

RegionPolice,Comprehensive

Prefecture, City

Support Center,
Social

WelfareLiaison
Association

5. Labor Safety* Regarding Labor Safety, safety at companies, etc., is addressed by companies
following national restrictions, etc. Therefore, the regional involvement differs byindustry. The safety measures at companies, etc., are listed in this section.
ProgramNational Safety Week

Labor Safety Seminars

Main organizers
PrivateGovernment

Labor Standards

Labor Standards

Association,

Inspection

businesses

OfficeLabor Standards

Labor Standards

Association,

Inspection

businesses

Office16〒540-0038 大阪市中央区内淡路町 2-4-4 アール天満橋 3 階
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6. Violence Prevention
Main organizers

ProgramPrivateGovernment

Crime Prevention City Planning

Crime

Prevention

Promotion Project

Association

Crime prevention information

Telecommunication

release project

carriers

Police, City
Police, City

7. Suicide Prevention
Main organizers

ProgramPrivateGovernment

Suicide Prevention Measures

VariousmedicalPromotion Project

agencies, Inochi no

Police, City

Denwa Hot Line
Labor consultation project

Associationof

National,

Lawyers,

Prefectural,

Association of Social

City

Security Consultants

governments

8. Disaster Prevention and Disaster Measures
Main organizers

ProgramPrivateProject to support activities ofIndependent

independent

disasterdisastersupportGovernmentCity

supportgroupsgroupsDisaster prevention information

Telecommunication

National,

release project

carriers

Prefectural, City
governments

9. Public (Facility) Safety
ProgramMain organizers
PrivateGovernment

Earthquake proofing of public

Construction

City,

Board

facilities and schools, etc.

industry

Education

Universal Design Promotion Project

Companies

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10. Hospital Safety
The national government has set standards for safety in medical institutions. Eachmedical institution promotes safety measures based on those standards.
Main organizers

ProgramPrivatemedicalGovernment

Medical accidents, nosocomial

Each

National,

infections

agency, Medical

Prefectural, City

Safetygovernments

Promotion
Association

11. Sports Safety
Program
Safety inspections of public
facilities

PromotionofHeatstroke
Prevention
Preventive First Aid Activities

12. Water Safety
ProgramRivermaintenanceandmanagement
Prevention of Water Accidents

13. School Safety (Safe School)
ProgramSchoolSafetyPromotion Project

Network

Setting of school counselors

Main organizers
PrivateGovernment
Sports Association City, Board of
Education,
elementary,junior,seniorhigh schools
SportsCity,
Fire
Association,
Department,
Sports clubs
elementary,junior,seniorhigh schools

Main organizers
PrivateGovernment
Companies
City
PTA, Swimming
Association

City

Main organizers
PrivateGovernment
PTA,
Police, City
neighborhood
associations、
Association ofMothers, etc.
City

* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.

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2.2 Describe the work with genders, all ages and all environments and

Are the descriptions sufficient?

situations. Describe all activities like falls prevention and how the work is

□ Yes

done.

□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

The projects implemented in Saitama City are organized below by sector and age
group. These programs promote cooperation and improvement from the perspectiveof Safe Communities. We continue activities targeted to all persons living in Saitama
City.

SectorChildren(ages 0-15)

Home(environment)

Dissemination of
hazard spots in thehomeWorkplace

Support formaternity/paternity
leave, etc.

Traffic
PublicSuicideViolence/Abuse
Crime

Youth
(ages 1622)

Adults(ages 2364)

Health Mileage
Labor consultations,mental health seminars,
disaster prevention drills,
lifesaving training course

Elders(ages 65
and older)
Healthy
ExerciseClasses

Traffic safety class, driver licensing policy, street campaigns
Amendment of laws and ordinances, road environment
maintenance and control, traffic restrictions (Zone 30), barrierfree designs, AED installation and training
Gatekeeper training
course, mental health
Consultations on bullying,consultations, contact
support for hikikomori
information on City
websiteTelephone and in-person consultations, contact information on
City website, preparation of system to report cases of abuse
Crime information newsletter NEWS, crime prevention
patrols, crime prevention classes* These activities are held for both men and women.
Section E[Indicator 3]: Programs that target high-risk groups and environments, and programs that promote safety forvulnerable groups;
3.1 Identify all high-risk groups and describe what is being done to increase

Are the descriptions sufficient?

their safety. Groups at risk are often:□ Yes

1. Indigenous people□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

2. Low-income groups
3. Minority groups within the community, including workplaces
4. Those at risk for intentional injuries, including victims of crime and self-harm
5. Abused women, men and children
6. People with mental illness, developmental delays or other disabilities
7. People participating in unsafe sports and recreation settings

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8. Homeless
9. People at risk for injuries from natural disasters
10. People living or working near high- risk environments(for example, a particular road or intersection, a water hazard etc.
11. People at risk due to religion, ethnicity or sexual preferences
Saitama City has programs for the following high risks groups: "General life","Traffic accidents", "Abuse / DV, Crime victims", "Suicide", and "Disaster".
* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.
A. Groups at high risk in general life

○Poor persons, low income persons
Reason for* The number of welfare-payment recipients is increasing

setting

yearly* Gaps have widened in various sectors because of poverty (lossof opportunity)

Main* Public assistanceprograms* Reduction or exemption of taxes, health insurance premiums,
and usage fees for other government services* Self-reliance support (housing security benefit payments,
employment preparation support, job training, temporary
living support, household improvement support, children's
learning support)

Related* Suicide Prevention Taskforce Committee

Taskforce
Committee○Elderly
Reason for* Aging rate is increasing each year

setting* People requiring care during daily life are increasing each
year

Main

* Nursing care insurance (Nursing care insurance service)

programs* Health consultations* Silver Point Project (long-life support, Iki-Iki volunteers)* Active Ticket Grant Project

Related* Elder Safety Taskforce Committee

Taskforce

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Committee○People with disabilities
Reason for* Daily life and social activities are limited

setting* Users of disability welfare services are increasing yearly

Main* Issuance of physically disabled certificate (reduction or

programs

exemption of public service fees, benefits, livelihood support
services)* Maintenance of Welfare Service for People with Disabilities
Office, etc.
* Setting of councilors for people with disabilities* Provision of information for people with disabilities

Related* NoneTaskforce
Committee○Foreign residents
Reason for* Difficulties communicating because of difference in language

setting

or culture* Legal restrictions that don't apply to Japanese apply

Main* Provision of multi-language Daily Life and Administration

programs

information* Setting of consultation contacts for foreign national residents* Holding of Japanese language classes

Related* NoneTaskforce
Committee
B. Groups at high risk of traffic accidents○Elders and children
Reason for* The rate of elders and children injured in traffic accidents issettinghigh* The rate of elders and children fatalities in traffic accidents is
high* A drop-in motor functions and cognitive functions is observed(Elders)

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Japan Institution for Safe Communities* Undeveloped motor functions and cognitive functions areobserved (Children)Main
programs* Healthy Exercise Classes (Iki-Iki Centenarian Exercises, IkiIki Supporter training course)* Saitama City Wandering Mimamori SOS Network* Traffic safety classes* Saitama City School Route Traffic Safety Program (Safety
inspection of school routes, preparation of sidewalks andZone 30, etc.

Related* Elder Safety Taskforce Committee

Taskforce* Child Safety Taskforce Committee

Committee* Bicycle Safety Taskforce Committee○Bicycle riders
Reason for* Accidents involving bicycles have the highest rate of trafficsetting

accident deaths

Main* Promote use of helmets

programs* Bicycle driver license policy for jr. and sr. high school
students* Promotion and awareness for safe use of bicycles by residents

Related* Elder Safety Taskforce Committee

Taskforce* Child Safety Taskforce Committee

Committee* Bicycle Safety Taskforce Committee

C. Groups at high risk of abuse / DV, and criminal victims○Elders
Reason for* Elders with dementia are increasing yearlysetting* The number of consultations regarding abuse in 2017 hasapprox. doubled compared to 2013

Main

* Holding of Dementia Supporter training course

programs* Organization of Orange Cafe, Care-giver Salon

Related* Elder Safety Taskforce Committee

Taskforce
Committee

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Japan Institution for Safe Communities○Children
Reason for* The number of consultations regarding abuse is increasing

setting

yearlyMain* Child abuse report hotline is opened 24-hours 365 days.

programs* Holding of Community Association for Children Requiring
Protection* Opening of Child and Family General Center

Related* Child Safety Taskforce Committee

Taskforce
Committee○WomenReason for* The number of DV consultations is increasing yearlysetting
Main* Opening of counseling service

programs
Related* DV Prevention Taskforce Committee

Taskforce
Committee○Disabled people
Reason for* Number of abuse cases is gradually increasing

setting* Disabled people are often subject to discrimination andprejudice

Main* Promotion and enlightenment of ordinances regarding the

programs

protection of disabled people's rights* Periodic visits, monitoring, holding of individual case reviews* Holding of abuse prevention courses

Related* NoneTaskforce
Committee
D. Groups at high risk of suicide○Young people (ages 15-39)
Reason for* Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people

setting* The rate of young people among suicide victims is higher than

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national and Saitama Prefecture levels
Main* Gatekeeper training for educators

programs* Opening of 24-hour Child SOS Counseling Service* Medical cooperation for suicide measures (GPE Net Project)

Related* Suicide Prevention Taskforce Committee

Taskforce
Committee○Patients with mental illnesses
Reason for
setting* Health problems (concern and influence of mental illness)lead the cause and motive of suicide

Main* Classes for families of patients with depression

programs* Mental health counseling services* Seminars for supporters in region's health, medical, andwelfare sectors* Medical cooperation for suicide measures (GPE Net Project)

Related* Suicide Prevention Taskforce Committee

Taskforce
Committee○Middle-aged and elderly (men)Reason for* The rate of middle-aged and elderly men is highest among

settingsuicide victims

Main* Distribution of mental health leaflets to workers

programs* Opening of counseling service* Medical cooperation for suicide measures (GPE Net Project)

Related* Suicide Prevention Taskforce Committee

Taskforce
Committee
E. Groups at high risk in disasters○Elderly, people with disabilities
Reason for* A drop-in motor functions and cognitive functions is observed

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Main* Preparation and promotion of manual for supporting

programs

evacuation of persons needing assistance in disaster* Preparation and distribution of directory of persons needing
assistance in disaster

Related* Elder Safety Taskforce Committee

Taskforce
Committee○Foreign residents
Reason for* Difficulties communicating because of difference in language

setting

or culture

Main* Training on support and readiness for foreign nationals

programs

through Disaster Prevention Volunteer Training courses* Promotion of multi-language signs at evacuation centers* Survival cards (portable disaster prevention manuals)

Related* NoneTaskforce
Committee
3.2 Give examples of high risk environments

Are the descriptions sufficient?

1. Describe how risk environments in the community are identified□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

Saitama City has high risks of natural disasters.
2. Describe prioritized groups and/or environments○Priority groups
Priority groups are residents who live in the above high risk environments,
especially the elderly and disabled who may have difficulty evacuating on theirown when a disaster occurs.

○Priority environment
In areas where there is a risk of inundation damage during heavy rains orcollapse of river levees, etc., and steep areas where landslides could occur are
recognized as high risks areas. The following areas are set based on past flood
history and information, simulations, and laws, etc.
* Inundation risk area (internal water) (Indicated with map for each area)* Inundation risk area (flooding) (Indicated on map for each river that flows

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Japan Institution for Safe Communities* Landslide warning area (18 places in city)* Landslide special warning area (12 places in city)
3. Are there specific programs for their safety in the community
The citizens, community, and government are each promoting measures from astandpoint of "self-help", "mutual help", and "public help" to respond to disasters
and to prevent and minimize damage.
Citizens: Participation in disaster prevention drills, confirmation of evacuationroutes for disasters, etc.
Community: Implementation of disaster prevention drills (community level)
Government: Implementation of disaster prevention plan, maintenance ofenvironment in preparation for disasters (tangible/intangible)
4. Describe the timetable of the work
Disaster prevention drills are held each year. In addition, we have confirmed
disaster risk areas, updated the hazard map, designated and reviewed evacuation
shelters and places, managed stocks of food, etc., and entered into cooperative
agreements with various business, etc.
5. Are these groups involved in the prevention aspect of these programs?
All of the above programs are preventive programs in preparation for disasters.
Each program is carried out in cooperation and coordination with government,
businesses, citizens, neighborhood associations, welfare officers, independent
disaster support groups, voluntary fire corps, etc.

* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.
Section F[Indicator 4]: Programs that are based on the available evidence;

4.1 Describe the evidence-based strategies/programs that have been

Are the descriptions sufficient?

implemented for different age- groups and environments.

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

The government programs are promoted by the national government, including
the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, based on evidence.
Each Safe Committee Taskforce Committee conducts activities that complement
these existing programs. In this section, we have outlined the basis for each priority
challenge set by the Taskforce Committees, the related government project, andeach Taskforce Committee program. * See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for
detail explanations on each program.

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Japan Institution for Safe Communities(1) Elder Safety[Priority Challenge (1)] Elders have a high number of falling incidents<Basis of challenge>
Falls account for many injuries sustained by the elderly. Many of the injuries
from falling occur in the home.
[Government]* Day services for increasing physical strength (Long-term care insurance
benefit)* Renovation of homes to prevent need for long-term care, such as installation ofhandrails and elimination of steps (Long-term care insurance benefit)* Lending of long-term care prevention welfare equipment, such as walking aids
(Long-term care insurance benefit)* "Healthy Exercise Classes" for teaching muscle strengthening exercises (7thHealth and Welfare Plan for Elders, Long-term Care Insurance Project Plan)[Taskforce Committee]* Distribution of fall prevention leaflet and seminars covering information on
fall hazards in the home, and information on diet for maintaining and strengthening
muscle strength.
[Priority Challenge (2)] There are many bicycle incidents involving elders<Basis of challenge>
Bicycle accidents by elders ages 65 to 79 are high following the age 15 to 19
group.
[Government]* Maintenance of bicycle travel environment (bicycle lanes, etc.)* Dissemination and promotion bicycle insurance and use of helmets[Taskforce Committee]
Hold bicycle safety classes to help elderly understand that their motor skills are
declining and have them re-confirm traffic rules.
[Priority Challenge (3)] Cases of elder abuse are increasing<Basis of challenge>
The number of elder abuse consultation cases received, and number of cases
reported more than doubled in FY2016 and FY2017 compared to FY2013.
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Japan Institution for Safe Communities(abbreviation)* Prefecture and municipalities have created a system for early identification andreport of elder abuse in cooperation with police, private care-giving businesses andcitizens.
* Municipalities are taking abuse victims into protection and providing support
for those needing protection (abuse victim).
[Taskforce Committee]* Holding of listening seminars to create a community where those needingprotection (abuse victim) can consult easily.
(2) Child Safety Taskforce Committee[Priority Challenge (1)] There are many emergency transports for preschoolers<Basis of challenge>
There are many emergency transports for preschoolers, with most injuries
occurring in the home.
[Government]* Call for attention to accidents in Childcare Support Book, Maternity Record
Book, Father-Child Handbook, and Grandparent Handbook[Taskforce Committee]* Prepare and distribute clear files that show hazard spots in the home topromote injury prevention.
[Priority Challenge (2)] There are many traffic accidents involving lower grade
elementary school children<Basis of challenge>
Accidents involving pedestrians in Saitama City are highest among children ages
5 to 9. Many accidents involving elementary school children occur during theircommute to and from school, etc.
[Government]* Preparation and distribution of Close Call Map (Saitama Children and Youth
Healthy and Hopeful (Dream) Plan)[Taskforce Committee]* Promote safety by taking walk around community with lower grade
elementary school children while checking Close Call Map(3) Bicycle Safety Taskforce Committee[Priority Challenge (1)] Bicycle incidents are high among the elderly (ages 65 and〒540-0038 大阪市中央区内淡路町 2-4-4 アール天満橋 3 階
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older)<Basis of challenge>
Looking at the number of bicycle accidents and fatal accident rate by age group,
the number of bicycle accidents involving the elderly is highest, and the rate ofdeath from bicycle accidents is the highest.
[Government]* Maintenance of bicycle travel environment (bicycle lanes, etc.)[Taskforce Committee]
Hold bicycle safety classes to help elderly understand that their motor skills are
declining and have them re-confirm traffic rules.
[Priority Challenge (2)] Bicycle accidents in the age 16 to 19 group are high<Basis of challenge>
The number of bicycle accidents per 10,000 people is highest among the age 16
to 19 group.
[Government]* Holding of traffic safety classes for municipal junior high and senior highschools in the city.
[Taskforce Committee]* Prepare a leaflet calling for safe bicycle use and distribute at senior highschools in the city.
(4) DV Prevention Taskforce Committee[Priority Challenge (1)] DV prevention activities and counseling services are notwell known.
<Basis of challenge>
Approx. 90% of citizens do not know the location of the DV counselingservices.
[Government]* Holding of DV prevention seminar* Release of information on DV in Gender Equality promotion magazine, etc.
[Taskforce Committee]* Holding of seminar on basics of DV, promotion of counseling services[Priority Challenge (2)] Senior high school and university students do not correctly
understand date DV. In addition, they do not know about counseling services.

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Approx. 70% of citizens think that date DV is not serious enough to seek
counseling for. Approx. half of senior high school and college students do notknow about DV counseling services.
[Government]* Distribute date DV prevention pamphlet at municipal junior high and seniorhigh schools[Taskforce Committee]* Hold visiting lectures at schools in the city
* Hold seminars for municipal senior high and junior high school faculty(5) Suicide Prevention Taskforce Committee[Priority Challenge (1)] Suicide is the leading cause of death in the age 15 to 34
group<Basis of challenge>
In Saitama City, the leading cause of death in the younger generation (ages 15 to34) is suicide.
[Priority Challenge (2)] Counseling services, a suicide prevention activity, are notwell known.
<Basis of challenge>
More than 80% of citizens do not know about the counseling services provided
by the city.
[Government]* Holding of gatekeeper training for city employees* Holding of gatekeeper training for teachers* Promotion during suicide prevention week, etc.
* Classes on "Supporting Life"* Guide to counseling services on City's website[Taskforce Committee]* Holding of gatekeeper training to prevent suicides among younger people* Promotion of suicide prevention counseling services
4.2 Has any contacts been established with the ISCSC (International Safe

Are the descriptions sufficient?

Community Support Centres), WHO CCCSP (WHO Collaborating Centre on□ Yes

Community Safety Promotion at the Karolinska Instituetet, Stockholm,□ No.., If no!! What is missing:Sweden), other scientific institutions, or knowledgeable organizations about
the development and/or implementation of evidence-based strategies? Which
ones? What has been the extent of their counsel?

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Japan Institution for Safe Communities〇Support center
We have asked the Japan Institute for Safe Communities (JISC) for overall
support on our activities for acquiring designation. Dr. Shiraishi is the advisor for
all of Saitama City Safe Community activities.
From the early stages to our Safe Community activities to today, Dr. Shiraishi
has been a facilitator helping us to explain and implement the Safe Community
philosophy and program methods. We hope Dr. Shiraishi will continue toparticipate and advise each Taskforce Committee and Data Analysis and Review
Meeting.
〇Other academically specialized organizations
Personnel from the Health Center, Police, senior high schools, Fire Department,
and various sections with data participate in the Data Analysis and Review
Meeting. The meeting conducts the following two actions:
1)

Advice regarding evaluation of program based on data analysis and long-term indicators
2)

Provision of data to be used as evidence for activities

A system is established to receive data from other sections that are not participatingin the Data Analysis and Review Meeting when needed.
Section G[Indicator 5]: Programs that document the frequency and causes of injuries;

5.1 What local data is used to determine the injury prevention strategies?

Are the descriptions sufficient?

For example, registering injuries can be done at hospitals, health centers,□ Yes

dentists, schools, care of the elderly organizations and the local police.

□ No.., If no!! What is missing:Household surveys can also be used for collection of data about injuries andrisk environments and risk situations.
Which methods are used in the community?
Saitama City does not have a central data and analysis system that allows us tounderstand the outline of injuries. Mainly the following types of data is collectedfrom the related agencies and analyzed. A list of main data used is shown below.
(See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.)<List of data> * Some reposted
Category
CausesName of dataofdeaths, and No.

* Demographic statistics* Emergency transport data

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of cases* National Police Agency suicide statistics

Causesof* Emergency transport data, Annual Fire Defense Reportinjuriesand* Saitama Prefectural Police traffic accident statistics

accidents, andNo. of cases
Peripheral* Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Social Security

causesCouncil materials* Survey of senior high schoolers commuting to school bybicycle* Saitama City future population prediction

No.

of

* No. of received DV consultation cases

consultations* No. of elder abuse consultation cases in Saitama City

Awareness* Internet awareness survey

survey* Citizen's Survey on Safety Communities* Survey on violence between men and women

5.2 Describe how data are presented in order to promote safety and prevent

Are the descriptions sufficient?

injuries in the community.

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

The various data listed in section 5.1 is obtained and analyzed by the Data
Analysis and Review Meeting. The Meeting considers the requests from theTaskforce Committees and collects and presents data following those requests asmuch as possible.
Persons from agencies with access to statistical data on injuries and accidents
causing the injuries, and statistical data related to priority challenges in Saitama
City participate in the Data Analysis and Review Meeting. Those participants makea judgment to smoothly provide data to the Taskforce Committees.
Members of each Taskforce Committee also collect data and conduct surveys as
needed.
5.3 Describe how the community documents and uses knowledge about causes

Are the descriptions sufficient?

of injuries, groups at risk and risky environments. How does the community□ Yes

document progress over time?

□ No.., If no!! What is missing:(1)

Collection of data

Of the data listed in 5.1, the data that is updated and released each year such as
Demographic Statistics and White Paper on Suicide Statistics, are confirmed andupdated regularly. For data that is not complied or released, such as emergency
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Saitama, the Data Analysis and Review Meeting requests the agency with the datato compile and submit the data.
For close call incidents that did not result in injury, or for data on citizens'
actions and awareness, data is collected with the Citizens' Survey conducted every
five years by the Data Analysis and Review Meeting.
The Data Analysis and Review Meeting collects and analyzes the data. In
addition, each Taskforce Committee also conducts surveys and tabulates data foreach of their programs.
(2)

Use of data

The Data Analysis and Review Meeting gives expert advice on data collection
methods and tabulation results, etc., to each Taskforce Committee. The Taskforce
Committee uses the data to set challenges, implement measures, and measure theeffect.
This situation of this progress is recorded by the Data Analysis and Review
Meeting secretary. The activities are also recorded and evaluated by eachTaskforce Committee and used to confirm the achievement of indicators for eachpriority challenge.
* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.
Section H[Indicator 6]: Evaluation measures to assess their programs, processes and the effects of change;

6.1 How does your community analyze results from the injury data to track

Are the descriptions sufficient?

trends and results from the programs? What is working well and has given□ Yes

you good results. What are the plans to continue? What needs to be changed?

□ No.., If no!! What is missing:(1)

Analysis of injury data

In Saitama City, we have set indicators for measuring the program performancein stages-based logic models as shown below. Data on injuries is analyzed
according to each indicator.
1

Short-term indicator: Indicator to measure changes in awareness ofprogram2

Mid-term indicator: Indicator to measure changes in behavior throughprogram3Long-term indicator: Changes in frequency and number of injuries throughprogram

The programs are improved based on the results of each indicator. Saitama City
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the existing statistical data listed in G1 is collected mainly with emergency
transport data and is used to extract information related to the occurrence of
injuries. In addition, the situation of injuries and accidents occurring within daily
life and subjective opinions that do not appear in statistical data are identified with
Citizen Surveys. This data is collected and analyzed by the Data Analysis andReview Meeting. Members with expert knowledge verify the results and provide
information to each Taskforce Committee.
(2)

Points that functioned and achieved good results

Introducing the Data Analysis and Study Meeting system made it possible for us
to continuously obtain data from related government agencies, and to identify
challenges Saitama faces. In addition, we have created a system that uses data to
set “Indicators” used to evaluate and measure the performance of programs.
(3)

Points to change and improve in the future

We will strengthen our cooperation with related government agencies. We are
studying a system structure that will allow us to collect publicly released data andother data regarding injury prevention.
6.2 Describe how the results from the program evaluations are used.

Are the descriptions sufficient?
□ Yes

(1)

Improvement and management of program (measures)□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

Each Taskforce Committee will evaluate short-, medium- and long-term
performance indicators regarding the program, and will verify the effectiveness ofthe program based on the effect.
The Data Analysis and Review Meeting will evaluate the details verified by eachcommittee and the appropriateness of the evaluation and will give advice ifnecessary.
Through these processes, the Taskforce Committees will review the program
details and implementation methods and will make improvements.
We will also report to the Japan Institute for Safe Communities to receive an
external evaluation and advice.
(2)

Setting direction of future Safe Community program

Saitama City Safe Community Steering Committee decides the Safe Community
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reports and program evaluations received from each Taskforce Committee andData Analysis and Review Meeting.
(3)

Feedback to citizens (regarding performance and improvements)

The performance and improvements to the activities are reported through theCity newsletter, Saitama City official website, and at various events such as fairs
held in Saitama City. Everyone can use the results of the program.
6.3 Describe the changes in pattern of injuries, attitudes, behavior andAre the descriptions sufficient?

knowledge of the risks for injuries as a result of the programs.

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

Examples of changes made through the program are introduced below.
* "Gatekeeper training for student volunteers in learning support classes"
Saitama City has run a program in which student volunteers help tutor juniorhigh and senior high school students who have worries about their education due toeconomic reasons. As part of the SC activities, gatekeeper training was held forthese student volunteers. Students, who have contact with youth targeted by the
Suicide Prevention Taskforce Committee activities, were able to learn about
gatekeeper activities.
* "Promotion of suicide prevention counseling services for youth"
During the suicide prevention week, leaflets promoting the suicide prevention
counseling services prepared by the Suicide Prevention Taskforce Committee, were
distributed at the Omiya Station concourse to widely promote the services to thecitizens.
* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.
Section I[Indicator 7]: Ongoing participation in national and international Safe Communities networks.

7.1 Describe how the community has joined in and collaborates in national

Are the descriptions sufficient?

and international safe community networks.

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

Saitama City is participating in the network through the following opportunities.
(1) Pre-onsite evaluation, onsite evaluation, designation ceremonies for othermunicipalities promoting Safe Communities (listed in section 7.4)
(2) Participation in seminars and regular meetings organized by JISC (listed in
section 7.4)
* See pages xx to xx in the Supplement for details.

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7.2 Will the designation ceremony coincide with any international conference,

Are the descriptions sufficient?

seminar or other forms of international or national exchange?

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

We are not planning an international event at our Designation Ceremony. However,
we will invite municipalities promoting Safe Communities and set an opportunity
for exchanges.
7.3 Which already designated Safe Communities will be invited for the

Are the descriptions sufficient?

designation ceremony?

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

We plan to invite all 16 municipalities that are designated in Japan and those working
toward designation.
7.4 Which international conferences and national Safe Community

Are the descriptions sufficient?

conferences has the municipality participated in?

□ Yes□ No.., If no!! What is missing:[FY2016]* Onsite evaluation

Izumiotsu City

* Pre-onsite guidance Koriyama City, Toshima City
[FY2017]* Onsite evaluation

Toshima City, Koriyama City

* JISC seminar, Regular meeting of Japan Safe Communities[FY2018]* Onsite evaluation Sakae Ward in Yokohama City, Kameoka City, Matsubara City
* Designation Ceremony

Koriyama City, Toshima City, Sakae Ward, Kameoka

City, Matsubara City, Kurume City
* JISC seminar, Regular meeting of Japan Safe Communities, etc.
7.5 In which Regional Network for Safe Communities is the community a

Are the descriptions sufficient?

member or planning to seek membership? (Asian, European, Pan-Pacific,□ Yes

African or Latin-American Regional Network for Safe Communities)□ No.., If no!! What is missing:

We hope to participate in the Asia Region Safe Community Network.

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