Nearly 90 percent of families with disabled members in Japan are fighting against the "fading" or "forgetting" of violent incidents involving their loved ones. Their aim is to draw public and governmental attention towards the much-needed protection of the disabled. They continue to voice this concern despite societal or bureaucratic resistance, in hopes of seeing substantial changes and justice for their family members.

Violence against disabled individuals and the subsequent disregard for these incidents is a troubling issue in Japan. Many in the society tend to forget these happenings quickly, which the families argue reflects a wider societal apathy. There is also critique of the legal system, which seems slow in taking decisive action against such acts of violence.

In the US or EU, violence against disabled individuals is handled with strict legal measures. There is a stronger societal as well as governmental push towards safeguarding the rights of the disabled. Advocacy groups are active and there is substantial media coverage to ensure these issues do not fade from public consciousness.