The 76th “Yellow Feather Campaign” – The Power of the Community to Prevent Crime and Delinquency and Support Offender Reintegration –
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■ What Is the Yellow Feather Campaign?
The Yellow Feather Campaign – “The Power of the Community to Prevent Crime and Delinquency and Support Offender Reintegration” – is a nationwide campaign that aims to deepen public understanding of crime prevention and the rehabilitation of people who have committed crimes or delinquent acts. It encourages every member of society to work together, each from their own position, to build safe and secure communities free from crime and delinquency, where no new victims or offenders are created. In 2026, the campaign marks its 76th year.
■ Unified Theme for the 76th Yellow Feather Campaign
For the 76th Yellow Feather Campaign, a unified national theme has been designated to promote a more coordinated campaign across Japan and to raise public awareness of the efforts undertaken in offender rehabilitation with even greater enthusiasm. The theme is: “Let’s Raise Public Awareness of Community Volunteers Supporting Offender Reintegration, Including Hogoshi (Volunteer Probation Officers).”
While the national and local governments are actively involved in offender rehabilitation, it is community volunteers—especially Hogoshi (Volunteer Probation Officers)—who provide essential support on the front lines of local communities. They embody the power of the community and play an indispensable role in supporting offender rehabilitation.
This year, by highlighting the invaluable contributions of these volunteers, we hope to deepen public understanding not only of their work but also of offender rehabilitation system as a whole.
■ What Is the Yellow Feather Campaign?
The Yellow Feather Campaign – “The Power of the Community to Prevent Crime and Delinquency and Support Offender Reintegration” – is a nationwide campaign that aims to deepen public understanding of crime prevention and the rehabilitation of people who have committed crimes or delinquent acts. It encourages every member of society to work together, each from their own position, to build safe and secure communities free from crime and delinquency, where no new victims or offenders are created. In 2026, the campaign marks its 76th year.
■ Unified Theme for the 76th Yellow Feather Campaign
For the 76th Yellow Feather Campaign, a unified national theme has been designated to promote a more coordinated campaign across Japan and to raise public awareness of the efforts undertaken in offender rehabilitation with even greater enthusiasm. The theme is: “Let’s Raise Public Awareness of Community Volunteers Supporting Offender Reintegration, Including Hogoshi (Volunteer Probation Officers).”
While the national and local governments are actively involved in offender rehabilitation, it is community volunteers—especially Hogoshi (Volunteer Probation Officers)—who provide essential support on the front lines of local communities. They embody the power of the community and play an indispensable role in supporting offender rehabilitation.
This year, by highlighting the invaluable contributions of these volunteers, we hope to deepen public understanding not only of their work but also of offender rehabilitation system as a whole.
■ Why Not Start with What You Can Do?
As part of the Yellow Feather Campaign, a wide range of activities are organized, including street awareness campaigns, poster displays, media outreach through newspapers and television, and various events in which anyone can participate.
We invite you to take part in these events or explore this website as an opportunity to reflect on what is needed to create a safe and secure society free from crime and delinquency, and to consider what each of us can do to help make that vision a reality.