"A third place" for children: Suicide prevention measures proposed by the Liberal Democratic Party (Kyodo News)

On the 13th, the Liberal Democratic Party's Special Committee on Measures to Combat Loneliness and Isolation compiled a proposal calling for the creation of a "third place" other than home and school to prevent child suicides, and for stronger responses to those who attempt suicide. The proposal will be submitted to Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and relevant ministries and agencies after going through internal party procedures. The proposal is b…