As part of the work under their jurisdiction, probation offices are engaged in (1) informing public opinion, (2) improving the social environment, and (3) supporting activities by local residents, with a view to preventing crime. In everyday terms, this involves"mini-meetings"and other meetings of residents, PR and advertising activities, environmental clean-up activities, activities for the wholesome development of young people, rehabilitation counseling, and other activities mainly implemented by the aforementioned private-sector organizations. But apart from these, the"Movement for a Brighter Society"is an event held in July every year as an organized month for reinforcement, under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice. In 1999, the 49th such event attracted a total of 4,419,269 participants all over the country, and various activities were held.