Key Facts
• July 23, 2025: Gifu Prefecture announced abuse at a disability support facility.
• Facility involved: “Hana no Ki En” in Toki City, Gifu.
• October 2024: Male staff member (40) arrested for assaulting a male resident.
• Investigation revealed 14 staff members committed 40 abusive acts against 18 residents.
• Abuse included hitting heads, kicking legs, and tripping residents.
• Gifu Prefecture issued administrative action against the facility’s operator, Gifu Welfare Organization.
• Officials acknowledged the possibility of long-term abuse at the facility.
Summary
Authorities in Gifu Prefecture disclosed on July 23, 2025, that 14 staff members at the “Hana no Ki En” disability support facility in Toki City were involved in 40 abusive acts against 18 residents. The investigation began after a male staff member was arrested in October 2024 for assaulting a resident. The abuse included physical acts such as hitting, kicking, and tripping. Administrative action was taken against the facility’s operator, the Gifu Welfare Organization. Officials admitted that such behavior may have been ongoing for some time.
