In line with the basic policy, prefectures must establish their own basic plans concerning the implementation of measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims within their jurisdiction (hereinafter "prefectural basic plans" in this Article).
Prefectural basic plans are to provide the following matters:
都道府県基本計画においては、次に掲げる事項を定めるものとする。
a basic policy for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims;
matters related to the details of implementing measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims;
matters related to coordination and cooperation among the prefecture, relevant local public entities, and private-sector organizations necessary to implement measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims; and
beyond what is set forth in the preceding three items, important matters related to the implementation of measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims.
In line with the basic policy and by taking into consideration prefectural basic plans, municipalities (including special wards; the same applies hereinafter) must endeavor to establish their own basic plans concerning the implementation of measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims within their jurisdiction (hereinafter "municipal basic plans" in this Article).
Upon establishing or revising a prefectural basic plan or municipal basic plan, the prefecture or municipality must publicize it without delay.
The competent ministers must endeavor to provide prefectures and municipalities with advice and other assistance needed to establish prefectural basic plans and municipal basic plans.