A recent report has drawn attention to the need for improvements in Japan's equivalent of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The challenge lies in accurately identifying educators involved in inappropriate behaviors. This comes amid growing concerns over the safety and welfare of students. Stakeholders are calling for better practices, tighter regulations, and more transparency in the hiring and monitoring of educational personnel.

Protection of minors and emphasis on education are high societal values in Japan. When educators are implicated in misconduct, the issue is taken very seriously by the public. However, the country struggles with systems for checks and balances on educators' behavior. This is why improving Japan's DBS has become a hotly discussed subject in recent times, considered crucial to maintain trust in the education system.

In regions like the US or EU, similar issues are met with severe disciplinary actions and legislation designed to prevent recurrence. Background checks for all employees in the education sector are mandatory, with zero tolerance for violations. Breaches are often widely reported and result in immediate termination and potential legal consequences.