In January 2001, Hotline issued UA010110(1), a campaign to support enactment of laws against domestic violence in Japan. According to local sources and the Daily Yomiuri, an English newspaper in Japan, the anti-Domestic Violence bill has been unanimously approved by the Japanese House of Representatives and became law on 7 April 2001. The law is designed to protect not only married couples, but also divorced men and women. It can fine, imprison and ban the abusers from the victims' home and office if the victims are in danger of being seriously injured. Although it fell short of objectives of the advocacy groups, victims of the domestic violence can at least expect to claim for protection against their abusers in October. Local groups continue to raise mass awareness and promote outlines to authorities and hospitals to assist the victims better.

Together with the local victims, individuals and groups working against domestic violence, Hotline would like to thank you for your concern and help to their cause.