Question Mark over Legality of Decision to Close City Youth Centre

Question mark over legality of decision to close city youth centre

'The council’s handling of The Ridge has let this community down'

More safe spaces for teens through regional youth centre networks

Last week, NPO Katariba launched “Regional Ecosystem Building Project,” a new project designed to create community-wide support networks for teenagers across Japan. It aims to address the growing need for safe spaces for young people, particularly in regional areas facing a shortage of support providers. The importance of “ibasho,” or safe and welcoming spaces for children outside of school and home, has gained national recognition. However, a g…