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Hitachi engages in these activities to create a better society by enriching lives-through support for the healthy development of young people and activities that help the socially and economically disadvantaged reintegrate into society.

Helping Prevent Crime and Delinquency

[image]Crime and Delinquency, a periodical issued by The Hitachi Mirai FoundationCrime and Delinquency, a periodical issued by The Hitachi Mirai Foundation

Since its establishment in 1967, The Hitachi Mirai Foundation has built understanding and fostered the public's cooperation for preventing crime and delinquency and for assisting in social reintegration. The foundation publishes the periodical Crime and Delinquency to more widely publicize initiatives on crime prevention, correctional education, and rehabilitation.
In addition, with the goal of helping to bring about a bright, healthy society without crime or delinquency, the foundation provides support for people involved in related day-to-day activities. For example, in fiscal 2006 it provided funding for the Stockholm Prize in Criminology, which was recently established and based on a proposal by the Swedish Ministry of Justice. The prize is awarded to scholars who have produced exceptional work-on a global basis-in the field of criminology or to distinguished individuals who have contributed to the prevention of crime and the protection of human rights. A criminology symposium was held in conjunction with the awards ceremony.

Supporting NPOs Involved in Helping People

[image]Hitachi employees performing volunteer work, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies ( U.S.A.)Hitachi employees performing volunteer work,
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies ( U.S.A.)

Community Action Committees (CACs)*1 made up of employees of Hitachi Group companies in North America provide support for non-profit organizations involved in social welfare activities and other initiatives that benefit local residents.
Hitachi America, Ltd. (New York) has supported Green Chimneys since 1996, a social welfare facility that provides animal-based therapy*2 for children requiring special emotional support.
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Minnesota) supports PossAbilities of Southern Minnesota, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing work assistance to people with developmental disabilities. In addition to providing financial assistance, the company also supports activities that involve person-to-person interaction. For example, volunteer employees go in person to work at, and perform repairs on, daycare centers run by the organization.

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CAC
Community Action Committees promote community initiatives in North America through the voluntary participation of employees. They are formed by a single business site or by multiple business sites in the same area. Funds for activities are provided by the company and The Hitachi Foundation. Activities are currently underway at around 30 business sites.
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Animal-based therapy
Animal-based therapy is a form of therapy that seeks to lessen stress and calm the emotions of troubled children by having them interact with and look after animals.

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