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To enhance mental health support for families of disaster victims through collaboration with law enforcement.

A Japanese Way of Mental Support of Disaster Victims’ Families: Development of Japan DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team) Association

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To enhance mental health support for families of disaster victims through collaboration with law enforcement.
Formation of the Japanese Research Society for DMORT in response to a major train crash
Conducting closed seminars and training courses for disaster responders
Participation in disaster drills and workshops
Establishing the Japan DMORT Association as an incorporated association
Official agreements with local police for disaster relief activities
DMORT provided relief to families following the Kumamoto Earthquake in 2016, leading to police acknowledgment of their limitations
Enhanced relationships with police resulted in DMORT's involvement in two significant disaster operations in 2021 and 2024
Increased recognition of the importance of legal qualification for effective victim support

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This initiative develops mental health support for disaster victims' families, highlighting collaboration with police.

Kuboyama et al. (2026) studied this question.

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