The governor spoke at five different conferences held in concentration for two days on August 24 and 25 to discuss Okinawan issues. First Major Survey of Domestic Violence Naha City has plans to conduct comprehensive research project on domestic violence in the city. Domestic violence, primarily violence against women by men close to the victim such as husband or boyfriends has been on the rise. Naha City Office's Women's Affairs Section distributed a questionnaire about domestic violence to the 1500 residents on August 28th. This questionnaire marked the first time a major survey about domestic violence has been conducted in Okinawa Prefecture.
City officials plan to analyze the data and publish a report within the year.
Domestic violence has traditionally been considered a very private problem, not talked about outside the family, leaving the victims to suffer alone. Recent serious cases have strengthened their resolve to conduct the survey despite concerns of invasion of privacy. The survey seeks to investigate the conditions of victims who have experienced of physical or mental violence, those forced into having sex by people close to them. Collection of data on psychological problems resulting from domestic violence, and general attitudes towards domestic violence are also objects of the survey. The city will plans to collect the questionnaires, and compile a report by the end of year.