September 17, 2015
The Cyber Crime Prevention Volunteer Study Group received the Excellence Award at the 31st Tokyo Kiwanis Club Youth Education Award.
This award was given in recognition of the study group's achievements in its cyber crime prevention volunteer activities for elementary, junior high, and high school children, students, and their guardians.
The Youth Education Award was established in 1985 by the Tokyo Kiwanis Club, which conducts service activities for children who will shape the future. It is awarded annually to individuals or groups that have striven for the healthy development of youth, including through international activities.
Comment from Yosuke Itani of the Cyber Crime Prevention Volunteer Study Group
I am truly delighted to receive this award. This activity began in 2013 and has continued to this day thanks to the efforts of our graduated members and the guidance of Professor Hikaru Shikata (former professor at the Faculty of Policy Management), who was instrumental in launching this study group. With the rapid changes in online service trends among teenagers, it is difficult for schools alone to provide adequate information ethics education. Our activities began with the question of whether we, as university students, could leverage our position to offer classes. As pioneers of the internet society at SFC, we believe we should take the lead in contributing to information ethics education. We intend to continue our activities and conduct daily research and improvements to be of service to many schools.