2023-08-29 09:48:00
Johnny’s Office’s “Recurrence Prevention Special Team by External Experts” released an investigation report on the 29th regarding the late Johnny Kitagawa’s sexual assault.
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There are two types of survey reports: a “summary version” and a detailed “published version.” I will introduce the full text of the summary version and two excerpts from the published version. (Digital Editorial Department)
◆ Full text of the summary version of the “Survey Report”
August 29, 2023
Special team for recurrence prevention by external experts
Makoto Hayashi Nozomi Asukai Azusa Saito
Overview of the survey report
Today, our team submitted to Johnny & Associates Inc. (hereinfollowing referred to as “Johnny & Associates”) an investigation report on the sexual abuse of Mr. Johnny Kitagawa (hereinfollowing referred to as “Mr. Johnny”). did. The outline of the investigation report is as follows.
1.Overview of this investigation
Survey period: From May 26, 2023 to August 29, 2023
Survey method: Interviews with victims and Johnny’s office officials (41 people), close examination of related materials, establishment of specialized contact points, etc.
2.facts
As a result of this investigation, it was found that Mr. Johnny was sexually assaulted in the 1950s, and from the early 1970s to the middle of the 2010s, Johnny’s office had extensively accused Johnny’s Jr. over a long period of time. The fact that he was repeatedly sexually assaulted was recognized.
Until now, Johnny & Associates has had a special feature on Shukan Bunshun regarding Mr. Johnny’s sexual assault, a lawsuit related to it, publication of an exposé book, and an interview request from the BBC. It was recognized that the company did not take appropriate measures.
3.reason
(1) Mr. Janney’s sexual preference disorder
(2) Neglect and Concealment by Mr. Mary
(3) Inaction by Johnny & Associates
(4) Power structure in the relationship that caused the latent damage
Four.Background of this case
(1) Harm of family management
(2) Sloppy management system for Johnny’s Jr.
(3) Weak governance
(1) Dysfunction of the board of directors and failure of directors to monitor and supervise duties
② Absence of an internal audit department
③ Lack of basic internal regulations
④ Insufficient whistleblower system
⑤ Inadequate training on harassment
(4) Silence of mass media
(5) Industry issues
Five.Measures to prevent recurrence
(1) Essence of this case
(2) Basic measures Johnny & Associates should take
Johnny & Associates, as an organization, should acknowledge that Mr. Johnny’s sexual assault was true, sincerely apologize to the victims, and immediately begin dialogue with the victims and embark on relief.
(3) Victim Relief System
Johnny & Associates should immediately establish a “victim relief system” that provides appropriate compensation to victims to recover from their damage.
(4) Formulation and implementation of human rights policy
Johnny & Associates has created a human rights policy that should serve as a model for other companies internationally, and has made it public both domestically and internationally. It should clearly state that it will not commit any human rights violations.
(5) Enhancement of training
(1) Training on respect for human rights
② Training on the issue of sexual abuse
③ Training on harassment
④ Training for talent (including Johnny’s Jr.)
(6) Strengthening governance
(1) Resignation of Mr. Julie as president and prevention of harmful effects of family management
In order for Johnny & Associates to start over, it is necessary to replace the president, who is the top management, and Julie thinks that the president should resign. As a result, it will be possible to prevent the adverse effects of family management, which is one of the biggest causes of poor governance at Johnny & Associates.
2) Revitalization of the board of directors To ensure that the board of directors can fully exercise its supervisory function, it should hold regular meetings, share issues within the company in a timely manner, and determine appropriate countermeasures.
(3) Utilization of outside directors A company should create a system that allows outside directors to fully fulfill the roles expected of them.
(iv) Establishment of an internal audit department An internal audit department should be established independent of other departments in order to ensure the appropriateness and efficiency of operations, including the effectiveness of the internal control system.
⑤ Maintenance of basic internal regulations
⑥ Activating the whistle-blowing system The system should be revised to activate the whistle-blowing system, and the recommendation for whistle-blowing should be thoroughly disseminated.
⑦ Expanding the number of consultants and assigning advocates Johnny’s Jr. should increase the number of consultants and advocates who consult regarding their worries.
(7) Appointment of CCO
We hired an expert on human rights from outside to set up a CCO, who is responsible for “development and implementation of human rights policy” and “improvement of training”, and supervise “internal audit office” and “whistleblower system”, The Committee should be given the authority to state its opinion.
(8) Engagement (dialogue) with the media
Johnny & Associates will promptly begin engagement (dialogue) with the media and declare that it will never allow similar sexual assaults to occur once more. It is necessary to show a strong determination to do so and show a stance to prevent recurrence of human rights violations through mutual monitoring and mutual checks with the media.
(9) Monitoring of the degree of implementation of recurrence prevention measures and its publication
that’s all
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